UK DIY News
BRC: Retailers Keep Prices Low Despite Rising Cost Pressures
The BRC has published the latest shop price inflation data, covering the period 01 – 07 September 2026. Shop price inflation decreased to 1.4% year on year in September, against...
02 October 2026
Wren Opens New Showroom in Derry/Londonderry
02 October 2026
Households Turn to Tradespeople to Tackle Rising Energy Costs
02 October 2026
Aviva Study Shows 79% of Homes are 'Unfinished'
02 October 2026
UK Store News
IKEA to Open New Plan and Order Point in Aberdeen
IKEA confirms it is set to open the doors of its new Plan and Order Point store in Aberdeen’s Union Square on Wednesday, 14 th October. The new city centre store will offer bespoke...
24 September 2026
Wickes Opens in Former Homebase Unit in Saffron Walden
21 September 2026
Dobbies Nears Breakeven as Restructuring Drives Sales Recovery
08 September 2026
Aldi Names Next 25 UK Stores Set for Upgrades
07 September 2026
UK People News
HTA Appoints Jane Lawler as President
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Lawler as its new President, following the Annual General Meeting held at Horticulture: The Conference on 24...
01 October 2026
Wyevale Nurseries Appoints Production Development Manager
30 September 2026
B&M Appoints Mike Iddon as Independent Non-Executive Director
27 September 2026
Victorian Plumbing Appoints New Non-Executive Director
21 September 2026
International News
Wren Opens New Showroom in Derry/Londonderry
Leading kitchen and bedroom retailer Wren has officially opened its new Derry/Londonderry showroom, creating 15 new jobs in the local area. Councillor Grace Uí Niallais, Mayor of...
02 October 2026
Lowe's Launches Drone Delivery Pilot
28 September 2026
Kingfisher Poland, Iberia & Screwfix France Post LFL Sales Growth
22 September 2026
Ace Hardware Reaches 100th New Store Opening of 2026
22 September 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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