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Rainy Day Trust Launches Enhanced Corporate Support Packages for 2026

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 Launches New Sales Training Programmes for Members in 2026

BHETA Launches New Sales Training Programmes for Members in 2026

BHETA members can register for practical, member-led sales training programmes delivered by Selling Interactions, focused on confidence, capability and results.

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BHETA urges all businesses selling or importing Bladed Articles to respond to Government's Knife Licensing consultation

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.
BHETA represented at TAF Parliamentary Reception

BHETA represented at TAF Parliamentary Reception

BHETA was pleased to be represented at the recent Trade Association Forum (TAF) Parliamentary Reception, held last Tuesday evening at the Terrace Pavilion in the Houses of Parliament.

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Christmas and Q4 was strong for Household, Non-Food and Online Retail

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.
BHETA to Host a Webinar with Canadian Tire

BHETA to Host a Webinar with Canadian Tire

BHETA hosts Canadian Tire webinar on 28 January, offering UK suppliers insight into Canadian retail priorities, consumer demand, supply chain shifts, and direct Q&A opportunities.

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BHETA Marketplace Day Highlights Strategies for Digital Success

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.
Mad March Million: Small Steps, Big Impact for Wellbeing

Mad March Million: Small Steps, Big Impact for Wellbeing

Rainy Day Trust launches Mad March Million, a fun, industry-wide campaign encouraging teams to move 10 extra minutes daily, boosting wellbeing, camaraderie, and supporting a good cause.

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