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Over Half of UK Teens Have Considered a Trade

New research has revealed that more than half (55%) of UK youths aged 14-18 have considered a career in construction or the trades, yet just 4% are planning to pursue technical education to get...
21 August 2026

UK Store News

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Alnwick Building Community Gathers at Jewson Alnwick Launch

Builders, tradespeople and families recently came together to celebrate the launch of the new Jewson Alnwick branch, with celebrity appearances, food trucks, games and more. The grand opening saw...
19 August 2026

UK People News

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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

International News

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Lowe's Reports Flat Q2 Sales; Reduces Guidance

Diluted EPS of $4.27; Adjusted Diluted EPS1 of $4.40 Comparable Sales Increased 0.2% Lowe's Companies, Inc. today [19th August] reported net earnings of $2.4 billion and diluted earnings...
20 August 2026

Digital Retail News

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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
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