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Dobbies expands on back of sales increase
Tesco-owned garden centre chain Dobbies, the second largest in the UK after Wyevale, has bucked the sales trend of the past 12 months with an annual sales increase of 12% taking turnover to £97m.
11 May 2009
Hutsons Cookshop closes
Lincolnshire business to shut its doors for the last time next month after more than 100 years of trading.
8 May 2009
John Lewis launches new concept stores
Department store chain to roll out up to 50 specialist home stores across UK and Ireland as part of a £6m initiative.
7 May 2009
Garden centres up 38% for April
Garden retailers are "bucking the trend" according to the GCA, as people choose to stay at home this spring.
7 May 2009
High street sees strongest rise in footfall for five years
Positive signs for retailers but experts warn not to view figures as "sure signs of green shoots of recovery".
7 May 2009
William Sinclair boosted by 'grow your own' trend
Garden products company's share price rises 11.64% following release of trading update ahead of interim results.
6 May 2009
ERA Products and LSH join forces
Sister companies form newly created business, to provide customers with complete package in door and window hardware.
6 May 2009
Crown Paints joins recycling scheme
Paint company teams up with metal packaging supplier Impress in a ‘bring-back’ scheme to recycle used paint cans.
5 May 2009
Tile Association Awards supports children's charity
TTA gala dinner raises £14,000 for Children Today Charitable Trust - its nominated charity of the year.
5 May 2009
Pam Plant resigns from BHETA
Pam Plant, housewares director of the British Home Enhancement Trades Association, has resigned after nine years in the role.
5 May 2009
Arsonists target Homebase store
Tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage caused at Oswestry branch by fire, which firefighters believe was started deliberately.
5 May 2009
BHF officially elects 'First Lady'
The British Hardware Federation has elected the first female president in its 110-year history.
5 May 2009
Solex 2009 sold out
Breakaway LOFA exhibition looks set for another successful showing.
5 May 2009
Homebase tells customers 'How to'
DIY chain launches 'how to' guides after research revealed a skills gap amongst would-be DIYers.
1 May 2009
Met Office predicts good summer
Summer forecast reveals the UK is likely to experience warmer than average temperatures, with rainfall near or below average.
1 May 2009
Judging panel announced for GIMA Awards 2009
Top names from the industry will take part in the judging at Garden Organic, Ryton on June 4.
1 May 2009
Focus DIY ramps up May ad campaign
Focus DIY has announced that throughout the May Bank Holiday its ad campaign will include prominent TV ads across ITV and Channel Four and Five in key time slots.
1 May 2009
Wolseley announces closures
Builders merchants chain Wolseley has announced it will close its distribution centres in Didcot and Chorley as part of an efficiency drive designed to mitigate the effects of the recession.
1 May 2009
Tile Depot branches out into bathrooms
Tile and stone retailer extends customer offering with Balterley bathroom suites at selected retail outlets.
1 May 2009
£10m Trago Mills development set to open
New 140,000 sq ft site will create up to 35 extra jobs when it opens at the weekend.
30 April 2009
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