Sales at DIY shed chain B&Q were down slightly in the first quarter, although both retail profit and gross margins rose.
Read More »British Gas opens new insulation depot
British Gas is creating a network of insulation depots across the country.
Read More »PPG Architectural Coatings defends court action
Paint manufacturer PPG Architectural Coatings UK Limited has filed its defence in the court action brought against it by ICI regarding Johnstone's® "Best by Test" advertising campaign.
Read More »Housing minister pledges home ownership help
Newly appointed housing minister Grant Shapps MP has said the government will promote home ownership amongst the UK population.
Read More »Graham launches new heating service
Graham, the plumbers' merchant sister to builders merchant Jewson, has a new spare parts service.
Read More »Tile Depot to open new branch
Independent tile and stone stockiest Tile Depot is opening a new stor next week in Crawley, West Sussex.
Read More »Ironmongery Center gets new look
The Ironmongery Center in Kirkcaldy, part of builders merchant group Wolseley UK has undergone a major refurbishment.
Read More »Construction activity recovers
Activity in the construction industry grew last month at the strongest rate since September 2007 according to a new report published today.
Read More »Nil payout for Beaumont creditors
Creditors of the failed water heater maker Beaumont (UK) Ltd will receive nothing, it has emerged.
Read More »NMBS members place record orders at show
Independent builders merchants buying group NMBS has reported record attendance at its 2010 Exhibition last month.
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