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DK Tools is now an official Rustins distributor!

DK Tools has announced yet another key brand partnership and is now also an official distributor of Rustins products, alongside Soudal, Kilrock its their exclusive Amtech DIY brand.Rustins formulates and manufactures one of the finest ranges of wood ... 
20 January 2024

Summit secures major new deal with Wickes

Leading performance marketing agency Summit has secured a significant new deal with Wickes to take over management of Wickes’ PPC, SEO and affiliate marketing programmes, with a two-year contract in place.Wickes first began working with Summit in ... 
8 January 2024

GCA’s BoT results for November are out – with catering in the sweet spot!

Garden centre members of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) have revealed their trading results for November in the organisation’s latest Barometer of Trade (BoT) report – with catering in poll position (2023).The figures show a year-to-date ... 
3 January 2024

Decorating giants Crown and Wickes launch charitable partnership to strengthen commitment to local communities

Crown Paints and Wickes have launched a charitable partnership which will see Crown Paints’ products donated to local community groups and organisations across the country. The initiative sees Crown become the official paint partner for the Wickes ... 
3 January 2024

Frosts Home Hardware Wins Home Hardware’s 'The Magic Of Christmas' Window Dressing Competition

We are delighted to announce that Frosts Home Hardware (Saundersfoot) has won Home Hardware’s Magic of Christmas Window Dressing Competition receiving £100 in M&S vouchers. Ledbury Hardware (Ledbury) received the runner’s up prize of £50 M&S ... 
7 December 2023

Behind the numbers: How big is Christmas for British Garden Centres?

The highly-anticipated Christmas season has arrived early this year for British Garden Centres, as it opened its doors to customers in September to an influx of pent-up shoppers. Following a temperamental and wet summer and a few years of subdued ... 
6 December 2023

Tradespeople struggling with green skills gap

Research from Kingfisher plc, owner of B&Q and Screwfix, has found tradespeople are seeing growing demand for projects to make UK homes ‘greener’ but many do not feel they have the skills needed to take on the jobs.Over half (54%) of ... 
5 December 2023

Blanchard’s Home Hardware wins Home Hardware’s Christmas Window Dressing Competition

We are delighted to announce that Blanchard’s Home Hardware (Bideford) has won Home Hardware’s Christmas Window Dressing Competition receiving £100 in M&S vouchers. Watson Home Hardware (Sutton on Sea) received the runner’s up prize of £50 M&... 
30 November 2023

Digital tools: how to use them to increase customer footfall in your DIY, home or garden store

Embracing and using your local digital presence to drive physical customer footfall is easier – and cheaper – than you think. The store looks great, and your teams are ready to spring into action – but a large percentage of your customers are ... 
17 November 2023

Home Hardware celebrates first corporate store in Northern Ireland

McListers, located in the heart of Ballycastle was established in 1909 as an independent General Merchant store and is now run by James McLister, the fourth generation of this family business.Photo left to right: Pam Moss (Home Hardware), James ... 
17 November 2023

Blanchard’s Home Hardware wins Home Hardware’s Cookshop Window Dressing Competition

We are delighted to announce that Blanchard’s Home Hardware (Bideford) has won Home Hardware’s Cookshop Window Dressing Competition. Staines & Brights Home Hardware (Tiptree) received the runner’s up prize. The competition was introduced to ... 
17 November 2023

Southern Trident grows on 2023’s success and continues to lead the way in environmental responsibility

Southern Trident, a growing name in the garden centre and nursery sector, proudly announces its remarkable achievements in 2023 and sets the stage for further success in 2024. As a company dedicated to environmental responsibility, Southern Trident ... 
16 November 2023

Introducing the award-winning Solar Power Bank from Yard Force

Drawing on its expertise in battery innovation across garden, lifestyle and power tool ranges, Yard Force’s new award-winning Solar Power Bank delivers up to 14 hours of charge to devices like phones, cameras and tablets, meaning you'll never be ... 
31 October 2023

Zest wins at GIMA Awards

Timber garden furniture, grow your own and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest won the Outdoor Leisure Category at the GIMA Awards with its popular Garden Bar and Two Stool Set, already an award winner at Glee and proving very popular with ... 
20 October 2023

DK Tools announces its official role as an authorised distributor of Kilrock products

DK Tools has announced the launch of a new household and cleaning category alongside its existing Amtech and Soudal product ranges. They have partnered with Kilrock to give their trade customers access to a market-leading brand that makes its ... 
18 October 2023

QEP UK Holdings Ltd announces successful management buyout

QEP UK Holdings Limited (“QEP-UK”) is pleased to announce the successful acquisition from its US owner Q.E.P. Co., Inc. (“QEP-US”) of all QEP’s UK business units. QEP-UK is a worldwide leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of a broad range ... 
17 October 2023

Nailing the DIY customer experience: Five essentials for 2024

If there’s ever a time for DIY retailers to take stock and plan ahead for 2024, it’s now. Darker nights mean customers spend less time in the garden, and home improvement projects tend to be put out of mind until the peak Spring season. It’s the ... 
12 October 2023

DK Tools becomes authorised distributor of Soudal products

DK Tools is proud to announce our official role as an authorised distributor of Soudal products. Empowering our trade customers and industry with Soudal Excellence!As the leading independent European manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, and ... 
2 October 2023

Napoleon Grills sponsored the Big BBQ Cookout at CarFest

Napoleon Grills, the internationally renowned barbecue and outdoor kitchen specialist, once again sponsored the Big BBQ Cookout at cinch presents CarFest 2023, which was hosted this year by ‘First Ladies of Cue’ Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn, renowned ... 
21 September 2023

Showers take the spotlight in bathroom renovations, Houzz study finds

Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home renovation and design, including the all-in-one software solution for industry professionals, has released the 2023 UK Houzz Bathroom Trends Study. The survey of more than 400 respondents*, found that almost ... 
19 September 2023
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