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Kingfisher Upgrades Profit Guidance as Trade and E-commerce Momentum Builds
Kingfisher upgrades profit guidance to £595m–£635m as trade, e-commerce and own-brand sales drive growth despite a soft UK DIY market.
Understanding the Employment Law Changes Ahead with Howes Percival
BHETA and Howes Percival explore upcoming employment law changes, unfair dismissal rights and practical considerations for employers preparing for 2027.
Law Distribution Brings Specialist Logistics Expertise to BHETA
Law Distribution joins BHETA as a Business Support Provider, bringing specialist logistics, warehousing and 3PL expertise to members across DIY and retail sectors.
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Linnworks Joins BHETA to Help Members Manage and Grow their Multichannel Commerce Operations
Discover how Linnworks can help BHETA members streamline multichannel commerce, with expert support, and an exclusive 10% subscription discount.
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Next Delivers 9% Sales Growth as Home-Focused Brands Drive Strong First Half
Next's first-half results reveal 9% sales growth, here's a full breakdown.
New EU guarantee requirements come into force on 27th September 2026
New EU guarantee requirements come into force this September, with UK businesses urged to review durability guarantees and consumer-facing information.
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EU Marketplace Forum brings BHETA members together for a day of insight, connection and opportunity
EU Marketplace brought BHETA members face-to-face with leading marketplaces, offering practical insights, peer learning and valuable networking opportunities.
John Lewis Losses Widen as it Adds 100+ New Brands
John Lewis Partnership reported a loss before tax and exceptional items of £89m for the 26 weeks to 1 August 2026, up from £34m a year earlier, in its interim results issued 10 September 2026. Partnership sales grew 2% to £6.3bn, but John Lewis-brand sales fell 2% to £2.0bn
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