Archive for March, 2017

March 22, 2017

DIY specialist Kingfisher reported a positive set of results for 2016/17, driven by impressive l-f-l sales from Screwfix (13.8%), which opened 60 new outlets and saw strong growth from its specialist trade desks and online. Kingfisher announced it will prioritise investment in the Screwfix brand as part of its five-year transformation plan, with a target of 700 outlets.

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March 14, 2017

Supply chain investment continues to pay dividends for Ocado, as retail sales reach £352.4m in Q1 2016/17. Ocado’s relentless drive for efficiency throughout the fulfilment process has enabled it to combat continued falling basket sizes (down 1.6% to £110.84), as UK consumers undertake smaller, more regular shopping missions. Read more...

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March 13, 2017

The industry’s two leading trade associations BHETA and bira will come together again to present a friendly but, competitive networking, business and social occasion in the calendar by way of the ‘Tussle on the Turf’ golf event.

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March 9, 2017

The total UK non-food offline (stores and mail order) market declined 0.3% in 2016. While DIY & gardening and essential health & beauty items propped this up from falling further – both sectors John Lewis is less exposed to – a 1.0% decline in physical store sales signals a widespread issue for UK retailers, particularly since John Lewis opened two new shops during the year.

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March 7, 2017

The iconic Italian appliance manufacturer, Smeg UK has joined BHETA. Smeg UK, established in 1989, has been supplying premium domestic appliances across the UK for more than 20 years. Based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, the company supplies a range of over 750 products across all via major retailers and distributors throughout England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland & the Republic of Ireland.

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March 7, 2017

One of the garden sector’s biggest brands, Hozelock has rejoined BHETA. Supplying the market with a comprehensive range that covers garden watering, garden pressure sprayers, pond equipment and high-pressure cleaners, the company was founded on an airfield in 1959. Read more ...

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March 7, 2017

Over 50 BHETA members attended a BHETA half day briefing for members planning to exhibit at this year’s Exclusively Housewares and Exclusively Electrical Shows. The briefing forum was aimed at those wishing to find out more about upcoming trends in the housewares and small electricals retail market, and how they can be used to influence product displays at the Exclusively Shows.

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March 7, 2017

BHETA has enjoyed a great response to an appeal it received from Spun Gold TV, looking for BHETA members to supply products for its forthcoming primetime series: Love Your Home and Garden.

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March 2, 2017

Building supplier specialist Travis Perkins reported a strong set of results for its consumer division for 2015/2016, with positive l-f-l sales on 2015. However, the retailer reported a 1% fall in group profits owing to a decline in its plumbing & heating division.

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