The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is asking the new Chancellor of the Exchequer to honour pledges made by his predecessor. Yesterday (Thursday February 13), Rishi Sunak was appointed Chief Finance Minister following Sajid Javid’s resignation, as part of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Cabinet reshuffle. Bira is calling upon Rishi …
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The next retailer networking forum organised by BHETA (British Home Enhancement Trade Association) will feature Leekes buying controller Amanda Reed. Leekes is an independent retailer which was established in South Wales in 1897 and has six home department stores in South Wales, Wiltshire, and the Midlands. Many of its product …
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Housewares chain Lakeland has revealed its top five selling products for solving household problems: 1.AirCraft Powerglide Cordless Hard Floor Cleaner and Polisher (£199.99) 2.Lakeland Magic Liners (from £6.99) 3.Gleener Fuzz Remover 2 in 1 Clothes De-Piller and Lint Brush (£14.99) 4.SonicScrubber Cleaning Tool with 4 brushes (£18.99) 5.Oven Rack Soaking …
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Housewares distributor Dexam is stepping up its efforts to support disadvantaged young people in its local area of West Sussex. Dexam managing director Bryony Dyer said: “Everyone thinks that the Home Counties are rich and have no particular social problems. That couldn’t be further from the truth. High house prices, …
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Members of the taskforce created by BHETA (British Home Enhancement Trade Association) to address issues around the responsible retail of bladed items have met the Trading Standards Institute to share knowledge and discuss best practice. BHETA said the meeting, which included BHETA marketing manager Steve Richardson (who is also liaising …
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Two housewares suppliers – Data Housewares and ESA Sales – and one DIY/home improvement company have joined BHETA (British Home Enhancement Trade Association). Wolverhampton-based Data Housewares manufactures fine bone china tabletop. Described as ‘stylish, elegant, strong and incredibly durable’, its ceramic tableware includes mugs, tea pots and milk jugs, both …
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Channel 4 has announced a year-long partnership with Dunelm that will see the homeware retailer sponsor the broadcaster’s award-winning dating series ‘First Dates’, ‘First Dates Hotel’ and ‘First Dates Abroad’. The partnership marks the first time that Dunelm has sponsored Channel 4 content. Channel 4 said: ‘As one of the …
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CBeebies is sharing the love this Valentine’s Day as new dad and body coach Joe Wicks reads a ‘Bedtime Story’ about a little monster looking for the perfect gift. Joe will be looking to settle down the CBeebies audience, including his own children Indie and Marley, as he reads ‘Love …
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BHETA’s next retailer networking forum will have a significant focus on sustainability in the DIY sector in terms of buying trends, product development and packaging. The event, which takes place at BHETA’s headquarters in central Birmingham on February 26, will also feature a presentation from Joseph Bill, associate director of …
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BBC One has announced that Sir David Attenborough is to present ‘A Perfect Planet’: a brand new natural history series. Over five 60-minute episodes, ‘A Perfect Planet’ will show how the forces of nature – weather, ocean currents, solar energy and volcanoes – drive, shape and support Earth’s diversity of …
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