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UK DIY News

Toolstation Builds Upon Convenience with Battersea Collection Locker Trial

Toolstation, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools and building supplies, has partnered with eLocker to install 17 collection lockers outside its Toolstation GO store in Battersea,...

18 August 2026

IKEA to Launch Second-Hand Marketplace Platform

17 August 2026

Selco staff and customers outside store (corporate)

Selco Launches ‘Sorted’ Campaign with Sharper Prices and Bigger Rewards

17 August 2026

SafetyCulture Launches new AI Capabilities in Mitti Rebrand

17 August 2026

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UK Store News

18 August 2026

Asda Launches Wholesale Supply Convenience Stores

14 August 2026

Brewers Opens New Eastleigh Store

12 August 2026

Wren to Open New Store in Canterbury

05 August 2026

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UK People News

John Rastall Appointed Commercial Director at Bensons for Beds

Bensons for Beds has appointed John Rastall [pictured below] as Commercial Director, reporting to Mark Slater, Chief Commercial Officer. John joined the business on 10 August. Before joining...

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

Travis Perkins - Jim McCarty + TP MD Rich Lavin

Travis Perkins Colleague Celebrates 60 Years of Service

24 July 2026

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International News

IKEA to Launch Second-Hand Marketplace Platform

Today, IKEA announces it will be launching a brand-new platform: the IKEA second-hand marketplace. The IKEA second-hand marketplace is a dedicated space where pre-loved IKEA...

17 August 2026