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Brewers Group acquires 38 Paintwell stores

Brewers Group acquires 38 Paintwell stores

The Brewers Group has expanded its operations with the acquisition of 38 Paintwell stores and industrial paint distributor Promain. The...
Very Group Shifts Loan Management to NatWest

Very Group Shifts Loan Management to NatWest

The Very Group has ended its decade-long partnership with HSBC, appointing NatWest to manage its £1.8 billion customer loan portfolio....
DIY, Home Improvement & Garden Awards 2025: Entries Now Open!

DIY, Home Improvement & Garden Awards 2025: Entries Now Open!

The countdown is on for the industry’s most prestigious event! The DIY, Home Improvement & Garden Awards 2025 will take...
DBT seeks companies to join Trade Mission to LIFESTYLE Week Tokyo

DBT seeks companies to join Trade Mission to LIFESTYLE Week Tokyo

The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) is inviting UK brands to join an exclusive five-day trade mission to Japan...
BHETA campaigns to exempt cutlery knives from the Offensive Weapons Act

BHETA campaigns to exempt cutlery knives from the Offensive Weapons Act

BHETA is campaigning for an exemption for non-dangerous items from the costly requirement for age verification imposed in the Offensive...
John Lewis Partnership misses profit targets during crucial holiday quarter

John Lewis Partnership misses profit targets during crucial holiday quarter

John Lewis Partnership has fallen short of its profit targets during the all-important “golden quarter,” as both of its brands,...
Homebase collapse leaves suppliers owed over £650 Million

Homebase collapse leaves suppliers owed over £650 Million

The collapse of Homebase has left suppliers and other unsecured creditors facing losses of more than £650 million, with little...
Wickes lifts profit forecast as retail sales rise

Wickes lifts profit forecast as retail sales rise

Wickes has posted a 1.8% rise in group revenue, reaching £738.9 million for the second half of the year. The...

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