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Merchants see 'massive fall in sales' says BMF

The Builders Merchants Federation has reported merchants are being hit "extremely hard" by recession according to their latest figures. 
17 February 2009

Topps Tiles credit insurer pulls cover

Topps Tiles has announced that a credit insurance company has withdrawn cover to its suppliers. 
17 February 2009

Half of households cut back on employing help

Consumers are becoming more self-reliant when it comes to jobs around the home. 
16 February 2009

Tesco unveils new designer homeware line

The designer Elspeth Gibson is launching a new collection of homeware exclusively for Tesco. 
16 February 2009

Focus DIY launches loft insulation price war

Focus DIY is slashing prices on its loft insulation following the news B&Q has cut prices of a roll to £1. 
13 February 2009

'Improve not move' proven

The current economic climate and depressed housing market are causing people to spend more on home improvements, according to the latest figures from Sainsbury's Finance. 
13 February 2009

Landsbanki to keep House of Fraser stake

Following a meeting between Landsbanki and the House of Fraser management team, a joint announcement has been made saying the Icelandic bank will retain a stake in the British department store group. 
13 February 2009

Light bulbs sale brighten up retail gloom

Environmentally friendly light bulbs are proving resilient stock as their sales continue to grow according to new research. 
13 February 2009

Legal action threatened against Woolworths administrators Deloitte

Woolworths administrators Deloitte is being threatened with legal action over its handling of employees redundancy payments. 
12 February 2009

Makro proposes store closures

Cash & carry chain Makro, which carries DIY, housewares and furnishing products, has proposed to close three stores. Diyweek.net understands that staff have been informed this morning. 
11 February 2009

B&Q to sell rolls of loft insulation for £1

B&Q will sell a million rolls of loft insulation at just £1 a roll in what it claims is an industry first. 
11 February 2009

Tesco to let customers review non-food products online

Tesco has signed a deal to allow customers to post reviews of its non-food items for the first time. 
10 February 2009

January retail sales rise

Best performance since May, says British Retail Consortium, as sales driven by heavy discounting. 
10 February 2009

Alison Jackson to leave Emap

Managing director to leave the company after five years to start a family. 
10 February 2009

UPDATE: Homebase accused of not passing on VAT cuts

According to reports, Homebase is the latest retailer exposed as not passing on the VAT discount to its customers. 
10 February 2009

Catalogue business RS Components slashes jobs

RS Components, the tool and electrical components catalogue business, is proposing to cut full and part-time posts. 
10 February 2009

BLP UK goes into administration

BLP UK - the Doncaster based manufacturer of MDF wrapped profiles and membrane pressed cabinet doors - has gone into administration. 
9 February 2009

Baugur Group enters administration after bank pulls plug

The Baugur Group - the firm with stakes in Wyevale Garden centres and many popular high street names - has gone into administration. 
9 February 2009

B&Q takes wind turbines off shelves

Turbine range withdrawn from sale after recent survey reveals they don't work as effectively as first thought. 
9 February 2009

Hobbycraft expands store portfolio

HobbyCraft has exchanged contracts on two more UK stores as the chain's expands to 41 outlets. 
9 February 2009
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