UK DIY News
IKEA Launches Second-hand Marketplace in the UK
New research reveals 87% [1] of UK adults now shop for second-hand goods, as consumers seek greater value, quality and choice Research also finds UK homes contain an estimated...
07 October 2026
Headlam Sells Parts of the Business to Likewise
07 October 2026
BRC: Retail and Hospitality Tax Burden Highest in UK Economy
07 October 2026
City Plumbing Offering 5% Cashback This Thursday
06 October 2026
UK Store News
Aldi Reveals List of New Stores Opening Before Christmas
Aldi has revealed the full list of stores it will be opening between now and Christmas. The announcement follows Aldi’s annual trading update earlier this week, when it outlined further...
06 October 2026
IKEA to Open New Plan and Order Point in Aberdeen
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
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
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