UK DIY News
Wolseley: Half of Installers Lack Confidence or Training on Heat Pumps
More than half of installers don’t feel confident or sufficiently trained to carry out a heat pump installation, according to research by Wolseley. A survey of 1,320 installers and 2,000...
14 October 2026
Kingfisher Appoints Sebastian Gundel as CEO
13 October 2026
UK Store News
Poundstretcher Opens Homewares Clearance Shop
Local businesses can buy-in-bulk across Home, Garden, Household Essentials, Bathroom, Kitchen, Pet and DIY ranges at wholesale prices. Bargain Buys Clearence Shop is located on site...
07 October 2026
Aldi Reveals List of New Stores Opening Before Christmas
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
UK People News
Kingfisher Appoints Sebastian Gundel as CEO
Kingfisher plc today announces the appointment of Sebastian Gundel as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 February 2027. Sebastian will join Kingfisher’s Board of Directors on the same...
13 October 2026
Grafton Group Begins Search for Next Chair
12 October 2026
Retail Trust Appoints Three Trustees
09 October 2026
HTA Appoints Jane Lawler as President
01 October 2026
International News
Kingfisher Appoints Sebastian Gundel as CEO
Kingfisher plc today announces the appointment of Sebastian Gundel as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 February 2027. Sebastian will join Kingfisher’s Board of Directors on the same...
13 October 2026
STARK Group Opens New National DC in Denmark
13 October 2026
JYSK to Acquire Three Successful Franchise Countries
08 October 2026
Wren Opens New Showroom in Derry/Londonderry
02 October 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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