United Kingdom

Jewson Live lines up 5th edition at NEC, Birmingham

Jewson Live is returning to the NEC, Birmingham for the fifth time, with 150 brands, competitions, advice for businesses, giveaways and more

"Consumers will start to really punish businesses not acting sustainably"

The forum discussed the UK retail sector, growth of e-commerce, overstocking and an increasing demand for sustainability from consumers.

TIMco unveils most comprehensive catalogue to date for Autumn/Winter

TIMco has launched its new Autumn/Winter 2019-2020 catalogue, bringing it a step closer to becoming a 'one stop shop' for its customers. 

DIY/home improvement market rises 1.1% to €594 billion

The globe's DIY market value has grown again, by 1.1% to €594 billion, with North America and Europe continuing to dominate

FEIN restructure strengthens end-user provision & dealer support

FEIN has restructured its UK operations in a bid to offer more support to end-users and strengthen its application-based metal working strategy.

Fixings firm Gripit in "precarious position" and severs connection to founder

Dragons' Den favourite Gripit Fixings has come into financial difficulities, says a letter sent to investors, with an insolvency practitioner brought in

UPDATED: Cromwell Tools confirms restructuring & 200 jobs may be lost

Cromwell Tools jobs are at risk as the firm restructures, with a number of roles at its Leicestershire sites now in consultation