More than half of UK firms plan to hire new staff

The latest half year results for Grafton Group shows strong growth in Ireland as Woodie's opens its first new store in 17 years.

The charity that has supported the home enhancement sector for over 180 years marks a new chapter; preventing hardship and supporting wellbeing throughout working lives, not just when crisis strikes.

Household goods and non-store retail continue to outperform the wider market, with strong year-on-year growth despite a softer July.

Rainy Day Trust launches Thousand Smiles September, a sector-wide wellbeing challenge encouraging daily acts of kindness to support mental health and raise vital funds.

BHETA is advising members to review where PFAS may appear in their products and supply chains, following growing political and regulatory interest in so-called “forever chemicals” in the UK and Europe.

BHETA is urging all members, suppliers, retailers and marketplace operators selling products in the UK to engage with the Government’s consultation on the future of the UK product safety framework.