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Join The Rainy Day Trusts First Campaign of 2026: Mad March Million Before It's Too Late!
Mad March Million encourages housewares teams to do 10 extra daily activity minutes in March, promoting wellbeing, fun, and team spirit.
Final Reminder: Knife Sales Licensing Consultation Closes Tuesday 24 February
BHETA urges all businesses involved in the manufacture, import, distribution, or sale of knives and other bladed articles to respond to the Government’s proposed knife sales licensing regime.
Rainy Day Trust: here to help your people and add value to your business
Rainy Day Trust highlights its people-first support for the home improvement sector, with CEO Anna Skeats connecting with businesses and championing wellbeing through Mad March Million.
Rainy Day Trust Launches New 2026 Workplace Wellbeing Initiatives
Rainy Day Trust introduces Workplace Ambassadors and a 2026 wellbeing challenge to help businesses prevent staff crises and build stronger, healthier workplace support systems.
Rainy Day Trust Launches Enhanced Corporate Support Packages for 2026
RDT unveils 2026 corporate support packages to help home improvement businesses nurture employee wellbeing, boosting both workforce resilience and overall business performance.
BHETA urges all businesses selling or importing Bladed Articles to respond to Government's Knife Licensing consultation
BHETA is alerting all businesses involved in the manufacture, import, distribution, or sale of bladed articles to a Government proposal to introduce a mandatory licensing scheme for sellers and importers.
Christmas and Q4 was strong for Household, Non-Food and Online Retail
Recent media commentary has painted a lacklustre picture of Christmas trading. However, a closer look at the ONS Retail Sales year-on-year data tells a far more encouraging story for sectors central to BHETA membership.
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BHETA Marketplace Day Highlights Strategies for Digital Success
During the event 80 suppliers and retailers gained practical insights from B&Q, TikTok Shop, Tesco, and BHETA members on scaling digital sales.
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