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UK DIY News

Temu Helps European Small Businesses Expand Internationally

European businesses selling on Temu report hiring staff, increasing capacity and reaching customers in new international markets, according to a survey by the e-commerce platform. ...

01 September 2026

IKEA invests €1.2bn to cut prices across Europe

01 September 2026

John Lewis Officially Opens Online Christmas Shop

01 September 2026

Mercado to Showcase Exclusive Ranges at The Flooring Show Harrogate 2026

01 September 2026

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UK Store News

John Lewis Officially Opens Online Christmas Shop

John Lewis has officially opened its online Christmas shop 119 sleeps before Christmas [27th August 2026], following a surge in early festive planning. As the excitement of the World Cup final...

01 September 2026

Wren to Open new Showroom in Bromborough

26 August 2026

Magnet Opens Small-Format Showroom in Harrogate

25 August 2026

Morrisons Palmers Green - The Range, Homebase and wilko collection hub

Morrisons Store Hosts Collection Hub for The Range, Homebase and wilko

24 August 2026

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UK People News

Wholesale Domestic Appoints Anne Scullion as Head of Commercial

Wholesale Domestic has promoted Anne Scullion to Head of Commercial, bringing its Sales, Marketing, Brand, Ecommerce and three Scottish showrooms under one commercial function as the business...

21 August 2026

John Rastall Appointed Commercial Director at Bensons for Beds

13 August 2026

Peter Ruis (L) and Will Kernan (R) John Lewis Partnership

John Lewis Partnership Announces New MD as Peter Ruis Steps Down

11 August 2026

Jewson lorries - STARK Building Materials UK

STARK UK Appoints Jan Green as Chief Commercial Officer

28 July 2026

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International News

The Home Depot Expands Magic Apron's In-store Capabilities

The Home Depot's Al assistant, Magic Apron, has expanded to include localized store knowledge in all U.S. stores to help customers and associates navigate stores more efficiently, quickly find...

01 September 2026