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Obituary – Thomas James Harwood
Former Darwen businessman Thomas James Harwood, died peacefully on 15 May 2007 at the age of 95, writes his son, Tom Harwood.
15 May 2007
Crown Paint back on tv with £5m advertising campaign
Crown Paint is launching a new television advertising campaign on May 16, which marks its return to the small screen.
15 May 2007
Industry Awards winners announced
The prestigious Industry Awards celebrated its 20th anniversary year at the plush Royal Lancaster Hotel in London where more than 40 companies were honoured with top awards.
14 May 2007
Industry Awards charity appeal hits new record
Guests at the Industry Awards lunch in London on May 11 raised a total of £2,050.50 for the Rainy Day Trust – nearly 10% up on the £1,868 raised the previous year, which was itself a record.
14 May 2007
Latest rate rise is 'is seriously unhelpful,' says GIMA director
Neil Gow has told DIY Week, the further rise in interest rates announced by the Bank of England is another considerable blow to the economy.
13 May 2007
Humax Horticulture supports Gardening with Schools
Humax Horticulture has announced its support for the Gardening with Schools initiative developed by the National Federation of Women's Institutes in Wales.
10 May 2007
Wyevale sells Grass Snakes
Wyevale Garden Centres has now started selling Grass Snake Cable Grips – the new garden power and diy accessory that helps users avoid severed cables, trips and falls.
10 May 2007
Police endorse No More Nails Strips for deterring number plate thieves
Henkel has found an unexpected market for its UniBond No More Nails Strips – as a preventative measure against car number plate theft.
10 May 2007
Premature rate rise bad for consumers, says BRC
With inflation expected to fall anyway, the British Retail Consortium has said today’s interest rate rise is premature and may turn out to be unnecessary.
10 May 2007
Lister Locks sponsors the Best Security Product at the Industry Awards 2007
Lister Locks has announced it is the proud sponsor of the Best Security Product.
4 May 2007
Sam's Trade Centre adds name to sponsors' list for Industry Awards 2007
DIY Week is pleased to announce that Sam's Trade Centre is to sponsor the Packaging Award.
4 May 2007
B&Q pledges action on climate change at the Prince of Wales's May Day summit
B&Q has joined forces with major UK businesses to pledge its commitment to tackling climate change.
3 May 2007
Typhoon goes into administration
The housewares industry has reacted with shock to the news that housewares distributor Typhoon International went into administration on Friday April 27.
3 May 2007
Ken Daly promoted to managing director of JML
JML has promoted Ken Daly, the current deputy md to the position of managing director.
3 May 2007
Homebase sales drop as parent posts profits rise
The Home Retail Group, has revealed a jump in profits despite a 1.4% like-for-like (lfl) drop in sales at its Homebase stores.
2 May 2007
Carpetright buys floor covering specialist
Acquisition of north of England company provides additional UK expansion opportunities
2 May 2007
Stricken Focus DIY deal 'by end of week'
The sale of stricken Focus DIY continues to make the news with reports that it is in advanced talks with a US buy-out group that specialises in distressed debt investments.
2 May 2007
Business round-up
Lambet Howarth struggles, Lakeland sees pre-tax profit rise
2 May 2007
JML adds two shopping channels to its portfolio
JML has purchased two Sky channels to boost its direct to consumer offering
1 May 2007
Rumour mill puts US diy chains top of bid list for Focus DIY
North American retailers Home Depot and Lowes are believed to be likely bidders for troubled diy chain.
30 April 2007
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