UK DIY News
BRC Notes Sluggish Retail Sales in September
The BRC has published retail sales data for September, covering the 5 weeks from 30 August to 3 October 2026. UK Total retail sales increased by 1.3% year on year in September, against a...
17 October 2026
HTA: Garden Centre Sales See 6% Rise in September
17 October 2026
STARK UK Launches Careers Website to Champion Trades
16 October 2026
AkzoNobel and Axalta to be Called Axanzo Following Merger
15 October 2026
UK Store News
IKEA Opens Aberdeen Plan and Order Point in Union Square
Hej Aberdeen! IKEA’s Plan and Order Point in Union Square opens today IKEA has opened the doors to its brand-new Aberdeen store in Union Square. The store offers bespoke planning...
14 October 2026
Poundstretcher Opens Homewares Clearance Shop
07 October 2026
Aldi Reveals List of New Stores Opening Before Christmas
06 October 2026
IKEA to Open New Plan and Order Point in Aberdeen
24 September 2026
UK People News
IKEA Appoints Erika Intiso as New Chief Sustainability Officer
Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, has appointed Erika Intiso as its new Chief Sustainability Officer, effective 15 November 2026. She succeeds Karen Pflug, who will remain with Ingka Group...
15 October 2026
Kingfisher Appoints Sebastian Gundel as CEO
13 October 2026
Grafton Group Begins Search for Next Chair
12 October 2026
Retail Trust Appoints Three Trustees
09 October 2026
International News
AkzoNobel and Axalta to be Called Axanzo Following Merger
AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) and Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) today announced Axanzo as the name of the combined company following completion of their intended merger. The planned merger, announced...
15 October 2026
Kingfisher Appoints Sebastian Gundel as CEO
13 October 2026
STARK Group Opens New National DC in Denmark
13 October 2026
JYSK to Acquire Three Successful Franchise Countries
08 October 2026
Digital Retail News
Victorian Plumbing Appoints New Non-Executive Director
Victorian Plumbing (AIM: VIC), the UK's leading bathroom retailer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Knappy to the Board as an independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect....
21 September 2026
Temu Helps European Small Businesses Expand Internationally
01 September 2026
JD.com Unveils Robotics Strategy at World Robot Conference
25 August 2026
IKEA to Launch Second-Hand Marketplace Platform
17 August 2026
Thank you for the excellent presentation that you gave at Woodbury Park on Thursday morning. It was very interesting and thought-provoking for our Retail members. The feedback has been excellent.
Martin Elliott. Chief Executive - Home Hardware.
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