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Fertiliser favourite

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company's share of total fertiliser sales in 2010 was 44.8%, according to GfK Retail and Technology UK, making it the number one supplier of plant fertiliser products. 
25 February 2011

Easy cleaning from Bona

Bona has launched a high-performance spray mop for cleaning wooden floors in the home. 
22 February 2011

Magical cleaning

As sole UK distributors for US-based Summit Brands, Homespares now offers Dishwasher Magic and Washer Magic. 
21 February 2011

Exclusive Irish partnership

Town & Country has announced an exclusive partnership with Irish distributor McLoughlinsRS to take the brand into key gardening, DIY and homewares retailers across Ireland. 
18 February 2011

Two-in-one with Bin Buddy

Challs International Ltd launched Bin Buddy last year, a new deodoriser for household dustbins and wheelie bins. 
18 February 2011

Suttons boosts grafted veg range

From April 2011 an even bigger range of Suttons grafted vegetable plants will be available in garden centres. 
17 February 2011

CornerTape launches SiliconePro

CornerTape SiliconePro was launched at Totally DIY this month and incorporates the world's first patented anti-drip valve and pre-cut nozzle system, according to the company. 
16 February 2011

Frost-proof protection

Sankey's range of frost-proof containers will provide a safe haven for plants during a cold snap, as well as year-round colour and decoration for the garden. 
15 February 2011

Video promo sees sales success

Solus brand Yeoman is stepping up its point of purchase video promotion for Spring 2011. 
14 February 2011

New display for Dremel

Dremel's new merchandising unit brings the range together under the umbrella of 'Versatile Tool Systems'. 
10 February 2011

G2 secures global brand

G2, the specialist mailbox company has been appointed the exclusive importing distributing agent to the UK and Ireland of the Solar Group brand. 
10 February 2011

Special effects

To broaden its appeal to younger consumers, Plastikote has relaunched its Effects range. 
10 February 2011

Scotts' sales success

Miracle-Gro Patch Magic was a huge success when launched last year, says Scotts Miracle-Gro, increasing the size of the grass seed market and occupying the top two sales positions in that category. 
9 February 2011

Vitax distribution deal

Irish wholesaler and distributor McLoughlinsRS has been appointed exclusive distributor of the Vitax brand in Ireland. 
9 February 2011

Great outdoors

Plastikote has launched a new outdoor spraypaint in a range of colours and finishes. 
9 February 2011
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