UK DIY News
Travis Perkins Launches Management Training Programme
An initiative designed to create the next wave of leaders at the UK’s largest builders’ merchant has been launched. The Travis Perkins Fast Track Management Programme will see 12...
14 August 2026
UK Store News
Brewers Opens New Eastleigh Store
Ready for store exclusive offers, all the best decorating brands under one roof and an expert team on hand to serve all your decorating needs? Well, Brewers Eastleigh is now open! Located on...
12 August 2026
Wren to Open New Store in Canterbury
05 August 2026
Waitrose Invests in More Ways to Shop
28 July 2026
Blue Diamond Acquires Highfield Garden World
22 July 2026
UK People News
John Rastall Appointed Commercial Director at Bensons for Beds
Bensons for Beds has appointed John Rastall [pictured below] as Commercial Director, reporting to Mark Slater, Chief Commercial Officer. John joined the business on 10 August. Before joining...
13 August 2026
International News
The Home Depot CEO Takes Temporary Medical Leave
The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that chair, president and CEO Ted Decker will take a temporary medical leave of absence. The company expects...
12 August 2026
Digital Retail News
Dunelm Launches 'Ask Dunelm' AI Shopping Agent
UK retailer partners with Google Cloud on conversational shopping experience Dunelm, the UK’s leading homewares retailer, has launched ‘Ask Dunelm’, a new AI-powered...
06 August 2026
Amazon Q2 Net Sales Rose 20%
31 July 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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