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Early Christmas opening paying off for garden centres
Sales boost indicates the Christmas period will be robust.
28 October 2007
Wickes in franchise deal to extend brand in Ireland
Wickes has entered a franchise agreement with Moritz Home Improvements under which Moritz will develop home improvement stores in Ireland under the Wickes brand.
26 October 2007
New national sales manager for Kelkay
Former Town & Country manager appointed to strengthen brand.
26 October 2007
Alltools launches online tool shop
Professional customer base accustomed to purchasing tools on the web, says sales and marketing director.
26 October 2007
Thompson & Morgan buys Rainbow Flowers
Horticultural supplier Thompson & Morgan has acquired Guernsey-based Rainbow Flowers.
26 October 2007
Hillier garden centre manager completes South Downs course
Stuart Blight, garden centre manager at Hillier Hemel Hempstead cycled 60 miles for Macmillan Cancer Support in four and a half hours.
25 October 2007
Garden Centre TV hits the ground running
Initial reaction to launch 'positive', says founder Jim Greenfield
25 October 2007
Argos the shining star at Home Retail Group
First half results show Argos generating 50% profit growth; Homebase 12%.
24 October 2007
Gaggia UK sponsors Britain’s Best Retailer Training & Support award
DIY Week is pleased to announce that Gaggia UK will be a sponsor of Britain’s Best Retailer Training & Support award at the prestigious Britain’s Best Retailer Awards 2007.
23 October 2007
Amefa UK sponsors Britain’s Best Multiple Housewares Retailer award
Amefa UK, owners of the Dine, So Eat and Richardson Sheffield Brands will sponsor this year's Best Multiple Housewares Retailer award.
23 October 2007
Postal strike and weather hamper growth at Flying Brands
Flying Brands, the Jersey-based home shopping group, has said today its trading performance has been hit by the poor summer and strike action at the Royal Mail.
23 October 2007
Trading at Wickes continues in line with expectations, says Travis Perkins
Price competition hits margins but Wickes says it is confident of market share gains.
22 October 2007
New names at DIY & Garden Show
London show is attracting a growing list of first-time exhibitors to the leading event for the diy and garden industries.
22 October 2007
Which? promotes benefits of enery-saving bulbs
Low-energy light bulbs are not only better for the environment, they’re also better for your wallet, says consumer watchdog.
22 October 2007
GfK breathes life into Britain's Best Retailer Awards
Market research company wants every guest to head home safely.
22 October 2007
DIY market will return to growth after decline
Market to see increase to £16bn…but don’t celebrate just yet.
19 October 2007
Maltings Timber builds diy department in new Doncaster outlet
Merchant installs section to capitalise on customer demand.
18 October 2007
Tesco launches 'Greener Living' brand
Britain's largest retailer lanches environmentally-friendly brand and website to tap into consumer concerns.
18 October 2007
Mayor of London names B&Q director as environmental champion
Ken Livingstone has chosen Andrew Morrison, regional director at B&Q as retail champion in a new programme that will celebrate the role Londoners can play in creating a more sustainable city.
17 October 2007
Evans wins Mica Achiever award
Robert Evans of Nibletts Mica Hardware in Builth Wells has won the Mica Achiever Award for 2007.
16 October 2007
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