UK DIY News
AkzoNobel Achieves Q2 Targets; Profitability Up for Fifth Consecutive Quarter
Akzo Nobel N.V. (AKZA; AKZOY) has published results for Q2 2026. Highlights Q2 2026 (compared with Q2 2025) Organic sales growth up 2% on pricing, stable volumes; revenue down 1% ...
22 July 2026
UK Store News
Blue Diamond Acquires Highfield Garden World
Blue Diamond Garden Centres has announced the acquisition of Highfield Garden World in Gloucestershire, marking the Group's 55th garden centre in the UK and Channel Islands and further strengthening...
21 July 2026
Lidl Expands Lidl & Go Trial to 37 Stores
10 July 2026
Woodie's Opens New County Clare Store
26 June 2026
UK People News
BMF Appoints Tom Reynolds as Chief Executive Officer
The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has announced the appointment of Tom Reynolds as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 9 November 2026. His appointment follows the January 2026...
22 July 2026
International News
Nippon Paints Makes Offer for AkzoNobel's Decorative Paints Business
AkzoNobel notes the recent comments in the media and confirms it has received multiple conditional and non-binding proposals from Nippon Paint Holdings Co. (“Nippon Paint”) regarding...
13 July 2026
Salvador Escoda Opens in Maó, Menorca
10 July 2026
Woodie's Opens New County Clare Store
26 June 2026
Digital Retail News
Klarna: New Regulation Will Strengthen Consumer Trust in BNPL
87% of UK consumers say new protections - like section 75 and access to the FOS - will increase or maintain their trust in BNPL The majority (87%) of UK consumers say new Buy Now, Pay Later...
17 July 2026
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