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Zest’s Alwyn Williams becomes Chairman of LOFA

Alwyn Williams, Sales and Customer Operations Manager at outdoor leisure products specialist Zest has been appointed Chairman of the Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association (LOFA), the organiser of Solex. Having previously served as Vice-Chair, ...
11 January 2026 0 Comments

The brand that sells itself: Stock Hultafors this season

Premium, award-winning tools with a loyal trade following: Hultafors’ new mini stands make it easier than ever for merchants to stock the brand that sells itself.For builders’ merchants looking to add real value to their offering, look no further ...
11 December 2025 0 Comments

Pines and Needles addresses UK Christmas tree shortage

As the UK faces a Christmas tree shortage, Pines and Needles guarantees a reliable supply. With Christmas only weeks away, families are being encouraged to secure their Christmas tree sooner rather than later. While many UK growers are reporting ...
10 December 2025 0 Comments

Slees Home Hardware wins Home Hardware’s Christmas window dressing competition

We are delighted to announce that Slees Home Hardware (Braunton) has won Home Hardware’s Christmas Window Dressing Competition.Blanchard’s Home Hardware (Bideford) received the runner’s up prize. The competition was introduced to support the ...
26 November 2025 0 Comments

Management team takes the helm in Stax Trade Centres buyout

Stax Trade Centres Ltd is embarking on an exciting new era with the announcement of a management buyout, a move that seamlessly continues its 44-year legacy of stability and success. The deal sees Purchasing Director Simon Wright and Operations ...
15 November 2025 0 Comments

The DIY Week Awards are back for 2026!

ENTRIES FOR THE 2026 DIY WEEK AWARDS ARE NOW OPEN! Get ready to celebrate excellence in the DIY, home improvement and garden industry. Entries are now open for the prestigious DIY Week Awards, taking place on 22 May 2026 at the Grand Connaught Rooms,...
5 November 2025 0 Comments

Blanchard’s Home Hardware & Malletts Home Hardware joint winners of Home Hardware’s Cookshop Window Dressing competition

We are delighted to announce that Blanchard’s Home Hardware (Bideford) (top photo) and Malletts Home Hardware (Truro) (bottom photo) have jointly won this year’s Home Hardware Cookshop Window Dressing Competition each receiving £100 in M&S ...
24 October 2025 0 Comments

Hultafors Group UK introduces its latest tool innovations

Hultafors Group UK is bringing the trade more innovation with a range of new high-performance tools.The SCANGRIP TOWER 8 CONNECT Floodlight ...
8 December 2025
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