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B&Q partners with the Woodland Trust on Snaizeholme project


B&Q has launched a


partnership with the Woodland Trust to support the restoration, protection and creation of native woodland at their newly acquired site; Snaizeholme in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. The donation will help turn a tree-less landscape into a thriving haven, vital for the protection of wildlife including the native red squirrel.


Snaizeholme is set to become a flagship woodland creation project and will form part of an ambitious plan to revitalise the north of England’s woodland. The regeneration area sits within the wider Northern


Forest project, and links in with the woodland strategy of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Head of Partnerships at the


Woodland Trust, Pip Greensmith said: “Our vision for Snaizeholme is a vibrant mosaic of native woodland, and unique, ecological habitat restoration across upland blanket bog, acid grassland, limestone pavement and riparian meadows re-creating a valley with the rich diversity of species that existed there before human activities


became dominant,


well on the way to becoming a functioning natural ecosystem. It’s vital that businesses like B&Q are supporting the restoration of


Two DIY firms are among the UK’s fastest growing online retailers


Hull-based Naturewall, which makes slatted wall panel homes, grew sales by 211% in 2020-21 to be ranked seventh on a new list of ecommerce high-fliers. Cardiff-based Tradeprices Bathrooms, which sells discounted bathroom and shower products, grew sales by 175% to be ranked ninth. Brightpearl, the leading retail operating system, has curated a list of the fastest growing e-commerce brands for its annual Lightning


50 table.


To compile the Lightning 50, Brightpearl asked brands to submit annual growth figures from 2020 to 2021, with each brand ranked solely on its net growth percentage during that time frame.


The UK Lightning 50 top ten, what they sell and the recorded growth for each company are: 1. Pinter


(home brewing) -


626% growth 2. Progress JJ (Jui Jitsu


The Woodland Trust and B&Q also have a shared interest in the sustainability of our peatlands. Snaizeholme is home to 250 acres of upland peat bog which the Woodland Trust is looking to restore as a part of its project in the area, preserving its role as a vibrant natural habitat as well as its CO2 absorbing properties which are vital for the environment.


these habitats and are committing to boosting


biodiversity and


fighting the effects of climate change in partnership with the Woodland Trust.”


changing e-learning) - 207% 9. Tradeprices Bathrooms (bathroom fittings at discounted trade prices) - 175% 10. Gym Plus Coffee (Quality hoodies for gym goers) - 169% Last year’s Lightning 50 winner was another alcohol brand - Swansea pals Charlie Morgan, 26, and Jackson Quinn, 29, with their brand Au Vodka. UK firms on the list achieved sales of £206 million.


Brightpearl CEO Derek


clothing) - 446% 3. Passenger


Clothing


(fashionable clothing for travel lovers) - 362% 4. Kick Game (sneakers and streetwear) - 353% 5. Wild


Cosmetic (deodorant


redefined) - 322% 6. Naturecan (CBD products) - 220% 7. Naturewall Group (slatted wood wall panels for homes) - 221% 8. Centre of Excellence (life


O’Carroll said: “When we consider the unpredictability and uncertainty of the last couple of years, from the pandemic, to the global supply chain crisis, through to the skyrocketing costs brought on by the Ukraine war, high rates of inflation and increased cost-of- living, it’s easy to paint a bleak picture for business. “There can be no doubt that


there are many obstacles for retailers to overcome. However, many have risen to this, and now the results are in, we can see that some firms aren’t just showing resilience - they are absolutely thriving, despite the difficult circumstances.” The full Lightning 50 list can be found online at: www. brightpearl.com/lightning-50.


Travis Perkins releases Q3 2022 trading update


Travis Perkins plc has announced its Q3 2022 trading update for the three months to 30 September 2022. The Group delivered a resilient third quarter trading performance with total sales growth of 10.7%* and like-for-like sales growth of 7.4%. The Merchanting businesses to


continue outperform their


markets, delivering total sales growth of 11.5%* with trading performance remaining consistent


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throughout the quarter. Travis Perkins General Merchant, the UK’s largest distributor of building materials, saw some slowing of demand through the period in the smaller trade customer segment although demand from larger repair and maintenance contractors held up well. The Specialist merchants (BSS, CCF, Keyline, TF Solutions and Staircraft), which represent around 40% of the Merchant segment by revenue, benefitted from their


exposure to predominantly larger subcontractors


across new


build commercial and housing, industrial maintenance and infrastructure projects to deliver another robust performance during the quarter. Toolstation, the Group’s supplier of tools, accessories and lightside building products, returned to growth with total sales up by 6.1%* and like-for-like sales up 0.2% year-on-year with the trend improving throughout the


B&Q is on track to meet its commitment to be peat-free across its bagged compost range in 2023 and is continuing to make developments through peat-free product innovations and changes in its supply chain.


MMP Living to advise on USA opportunities at BHETA webinar


BHETA is to host a webinar with American company MMP Living to explore sales opportunities in the USA, including the USA Amazon website as well as another 30 or so routes


to


market in the States. The event will take place on Wednesday 30 November at 2.30pm via Zoom. The speaker will be Mike Mitchell, founding partner of MMP Living.


MMP Living develops growth strategies for expansion into online marketplaces in the USA. The service is particularly aimed at suppliers who do not have sufficient infrastructure to tackle this kind of opportunity on their own.


The company currently


manages over 1,500 products across 150 brands, working with over 30 US based marketplaces including Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot, and Target. MMP Living also has access to


an extensive sales representative network


and can also assist


with US branding, advertising, warehousing, forecasting. t was established in 2008 and operates throughout Europe, America, Canada and Japan. To register for this BHETA


webinar, visit the BHETA website www.bheta.co.uk and follow the link or contact Rajni in Member Services at rk@bheta.co.uk.


quarter supported by a positive response from customers to the new catalogue in September. Toolstation remains on track to roll out around 80 new branches in 2022, split equally across the UK and Europe.


Jomafe UK, which company was


formed in January 2021 as the UK arm of Portuguese ceramics


Jose


Maria Ferreira has joined BHETA. The move is part of its strategy for expansion in the UK market.


Specialising in the manufacture of ceramic cookware and stainless steel cutlery, the company also distributes other housewares products including bakeware, tools and gadgets, food storage and wooden serving boards. The Jomafe brand is associated with constant innovation and the development of new shapes and designs to keep ranges on trend. The company looks to combine quality product with short lead times and competitive prices. Winnington Housewares, the UK business of full-service custom manufacturer and supplier of houseware products, Winnington Metal & Plastic Manufacturing Co has also joined BHETA. A major exporter of


stainless steel cookware, kitchen accessories, tabletops and catering products, the company originated in Hong Kong in 1975. Winnington Housewares has exclusive rights to brands including Saveur SELECTS, Metier, Versatiron by Nick Monro and Lex n go, as well as custom OEM services. The company is


committed to products which innovative reduce the


consumption of single-use items and uses silicone, coffee grounds plastic, PLA & rPET materials in manufacture. For


more


about BHETA and the retailer networking,


market


information data,


lobbying and business support opportunities it offers, see the website at www.bheta.co.uk.


Given the challenging market


backdrop, the Group remains focused on the recovery of elevated levels


of * Trading day adjusted www.diyweek.net input cost


inflation and continues to tightly manage the operating cost base.


Jomafe UK and Winnington


Housewares join BHETA


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