Latest Industry News

Kingfisher Group has reported a solid set of results for its third quarter to 31 October 2025, with the home improvement retailer delivering continued progress on volumes, market share and strategic growth 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.

The UK Government has launched an important consultation on the future of the UK Designs Framework—the laws that protect the look, feel, and originality of products. Send in your response by 27th November.

CMA launches investigation into online sales trading practices of eight UK companies, including Wayfair, Marks Electrical and Appliances Direct.

‍BHETA is advising its members who supply bladed items as well as retailers and the sector in general about potential changes under the Crime and Policing Bill 2024–25, which includes proposed new reporting requirements for online bulk knife sales.

BHETA’s CEO, Will Jones has again written to the Secretary of State for Business & Trade to urge more help for the UK ceramic and tableware industry.

‍BHETA has upped its lobbying campaign on addressing the negative impact of low-value parcel imports by writing to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, calling for urgent action to tackle the growing imbalance between UK producers and overseas sellers created by the current treatment of low-value parcel imports.

Nordlux, a global lighting company founded in Denmark in 1977, joins BHETA, offering stylish, durable, tech-driven lighting across 50 countries with three brands and 5,000 dealers.