Screwfix, the leading UK omnichannel trade retailer and part of Kingfisher plc, has announced that it has acquired the stock, intellectual property, contracts and fixed assets of Connect Distribution Services out of administration, for a cash ... 

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has introduced a new scheme that will enable thousands of families and individuals from low income households, and who are less likely to have access to a garden at home, to benefit from visiting an RHS Garden. ... 

With Mother's Day this weekend in the UK, here are a few new and unusal gardening focused gift ideas from Kikkerland and Lemonsalt.While it may be too late for this year, for retailers looking for new gift ideas to stock this Easter, spring and ... 

Pictured (L-R): Nick Pedlar (Home Hardware Director), Masha Vezouisek (Apollo Shipping Manager) and John Goodger (Apollo Marketing Director) on the winning stand.At Home Hardware’s Spring Trade Show on Tuesday 7th March at Westpoint Arena, Exeter, ... 

If you're an incredible manufacturer, supplier or retailer operating in the DIY, home improvement and garden sector and want to get your well-deserved moment in the spotlight - now is the time to put yourself in the running at the DIY Week Awards ... 

The average household spends around £1,200 on home improvements each year, with the spring season being a popular time for painting, decorating, and gardening according to a survey by Lloyds Bank. Another survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered ... 

GreenThumb, the UK’s most recommended lawn care service, has had an overwhelming response to their ‘Share The Lawn Love’ campaign which will now see them treat over 160 lawns nationwide free of charge in 2023.Recalling the sense of community that ... 

Over 65s are significantly more likely to live in energy inefficient homes, according to a new study by Kingfisher, owner of B&Q and Screwfix, in partnership with economics consultancy Cebr*.This is leading to them paying £611 more per year on ... 

How ManoMano built a community to empower women and inspire everyone in the workplace in the run up to International Women’s Day. By celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women on 8th March, companies are provided ... 

Women’s health takes centre stage at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live (NEC Birmingham, 15-18 June) as leading menopause expert, Dr. Louise Newson, joins forces with award-winning garden designer, Ruth Gwynn, to create the Newson Health ... 

Glee is celebrating the addition of a brand-new DIY sectoion at the 2023 show (27th – 29th June, NEC Birmingham), which will enable garden retailers to capitalise on emerging trends, whilst helping to expand both their offering and appeal, as ... 

To celebrate International Women’s Day (8 March) The Guinness Partnership is running a week of free DIY and home maintenance training for women, at City Skills in Salford. Taking place between 6-10 March, the training has 15 female participants who ... 

The DIY Week Awards the leading scheme for the recognition of excellence from across the DIY, home improvement and garden sector, is back for 2023 and the entry deadline has now been extended. Don't miss your chance to enter these prestigious ... 

Springboarding off the success of its roofing supplies site, online merchant Roofing Megastore has launched DIY Megastore, a brand new online home improvement store.Having developed leading expertise in roofing Gian-Carlo Grossi, founder of Roofing ... 

Autumn Fair, the UK’s leading and most trusted marketplace for wholesale home, gift, and fashion taking place from the 3rd – 6th September 2023, sees the launch of Connect @ Autumn Fair. Endorsed by leading UK retailers such as John Lewis, WHSmith ... 

DIY and home improvement suppliers who are involved in export or keen to start international trading can now obtain ideal and up to date information from BHETA in the form of two new reports from Research International. Perfect for formulating ... 

Toolstation, one of Britain’s fastest growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, will be hosting a trade show between the 15th and 28th February in celebration of its 20 years in business. Customers will have the chance to meet ... 

Screwfix is driving forward with its successful apprenticeship agenda as the UK celebrates National Apprenticeship Week. Whether it’s customers or colleagues, people are at the heart of Screwfix’s culture, and the omnichannel retailer champions ... 

Timber garden furniture, grow your own and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest, part of the P&A Group, is to raise money for Dementia UK, the dementia specialist nurse charity, after a vote by employees to nominate it as the company’s ... 

Amtech trade customers will now save up to 50% on selected lines as the company revisits its pricing structure for the first time in over a year. DK Tools last reviewed pricing across the entire Amtech catalogue back in September 2021 when freight ...