BHETA’s latest economic report into DIY, garden, housewares and small domestic electricals, now sponsored by some of the leading suppliers in the market, confirms that while most sectors are experiencing year on year downturns, value and volume ... 

New research from Kingfisher, owner of B&Q and Screwfix, has revealed the growing cost-of-living hit to homeowners and renters in Britain’s 19m energy inefficient homes. Households living in the two thirds of homes in England and Wales rated ... 

Crown Paints is delighted to have reached the final stage in the Sustainable Innovation category of the British Coatings Federation (BCF) Awards, for significantly reducing its environmental impact across its transport and haulage operations. Crown ... 

Toolstation, one of Britain’s fastest growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, has completed its latest tie-up with the Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) social enterprise, helping fund the repurposing of vacant units in Redditch ... 

Travis Perkins, which is part of Travis Perkins plc and is the UK’s largest distributor of materials to the construction sector, has announced its 100th tie-up with the Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) social enterprise, helping donate materials for the ... 

Screwfix recently welcomed Maggie Throup MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash, and Alex Avis, reigning champion for Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2022, to the Ilkeston store in Derbyshire.Ms Throup and Mr Avis, who is from Nottingham, had the ... 

Toolstation has been announced as the new headline sponsor for the 2022 On The Tools Awards. The On The Tools Awards relaunch for 2022 to recognise the skill, innovation and resilience of UK tradespeople. Relaunching following a two-year delay due ... 

Timber garden furniture, grow your own and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest is exhibiting at Four Oaks (6 and 7 September) for the 11th consecutive year.The company will be showcasing its new on-trend products for the 2023 season ... 

The materials shortage has plagued the UK trade industry for two years, and now new research has revealed the stark impact this had had on tradespeople. The study, conducted by IronmongeryDirect, the UK’s largest supplier of specialist ironmongery, ... 

After 30 years of production, omnichannel retailer Screwfix has announced it will no longer be printing physical copies of its catalogue, instead introducing digital screens in store showing its full 37,000 product range, compared to just 16,000 in ... 

Following the first-ever June edition of the Glee exhibition, the show’s organisers have added a new initiative as part of its ‘Power of One’ campaign, introducing the Glee ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Initiative Award. This new award ... 

Home renovation and design platform, Houzz.co.uk has identified the top emerging interior design trends based on the latest search insights* from its community of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and renovation professionals. The trends reflect a ... 

This year is the start of a great partnership for LOFA and the LANDSCAPE Show. The synergy between these two shows is undeniable. They both work to promote great products and innovation within the outdoor industry. This partnership will be sure to ... 

One of Europe’s leading manufacturers of battery powered domestic lawnmowers and garden machinery believes the combination of digital technology, battery power and high fuel costs will force a total rethink about the way the British mow their lawns ... 

British designer, writer and presenter Linda Barker is extending her exclusive homeware collection with home furnishings retailer Terrys. Originally launched in April 2021, this second collection will include a much-anticipated bedding range along ... 

ToughBuilt is showing further evidence of its commitment to developing revolutionary jobsite products that set new standards in capability and performance. The US manufacturer has recently extended its impressive range of jobsite stands with the new ... 

Water filter and water purification company, Aquaphor has joined BHETA.A leading manufacturer of drinking water filters, filter jugs and whole house filters and softeners as well as a host of commercial filtration solutions, Aquaphor UK is based in ... 

Fixings manufacturer Cobra Anchors is a ‘new kid on the block’ in the UK and mainland Europe, despite being a market leader in North America – but this is changing fast. Supplied in the UK by Metex Online (based in North Wales) to hardware stores ... 

The UK Men’s Sheds Association is now recruiting for a Chair to help drive Men’s Sheds movement forward as the total number of open Men’s Sheds in the UK surpasses 800 with a further 200 in development. Men’s Sheds reduce loneliness and suicide ... 

The team at MKM King’s Lynn have raised a whopping £2,233 for the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, as tribute to a former branch customer who died of the disease.The sum was raised via a cake morning and raffle held at the branch, which saw ...