A growing, independently-owned bathroom retailer has become one of the largest showroom chains in the UK, opening its 50th store and reaching more than £33m in turnover in just seven years. Easy Bathrooms’ newest retail space in Dereham, Norfolk, is ready to open on the first day that Covid-19 lockdown restrictions
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Co-op VE Day plea for people to stay safe and celebrate at home in Yorkshire
Central England Co-op is urging people in Yorkshire to mark VE Day by staying safe and enjoying an indoor, rather than outdoor street party. To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, millions of people planned to head out into their communities and enjoy street parties as part of the special
Online card retailer bounces back from lockdown with the launch of new e-card range
Fast-growing Pontefract-based online cards and gifts business Love Layla has launched its first range of downloadable e-cards, allowing it to start trading again after closing in mid-March in line with the lockdown. The new range of over 500 designs includes thank you cards specifically for NHS and healthcare key workers, a
Bradford garden centre partners with TV gardener for fourth year
A Bradford Garden Centre is continuing its collaboration with a Yorkshire gardener and TV presenter. Tong Garden Centre has partnered with Leeds based garden designer and ITV's Love Your Garden presenter, Katie Rushworth for a fourth consecutive year. Tong Garden Centre's marketing manager Jo Dales said: "We're thrilled to be working with
Superhero statues return to Trinity Leeds
JCT600 charge ahead with colleague safety
As part of the industry’s move towards electric vehicle sales and servicing, JCT600 has taken the additional step of installing a wall-mounted defibrillator inside every one of its dealerships across the North of England. The decision comes as part of the motor retailer’s commitment to providing safe workplaces for all colleagues,
Seasonal events calendar a triumph once again
Every corner of the Bradford district is celebrating after seeing a significant increase in footfall, thanks to the return of the festive events programme. Sparkling Bradford, now in its second year, was established by key partners The Broadway Bradford, Bradford Council, Made in Bradford, Visit Bradford, The University of Bradford and
Six figure revamp of kitchen retailer’s York premises
Kitchen retailer Kutchenhaus has undergone a six-figure transformation at its flagship showroom in York, to build on its 11-year heritage in the city and expand its product range to offer homeowners a one-stop-shop across kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms. The new-look store located at Foss Island Retail Park was officially unveiled to
UK Safety company relocates its Hull store to new premises
UK safety company Arco, is relocating its Hull store to new premises. The new store, just two minutes up the road and off the main route on the A63 into Hull, will stock over 2,000 of Arco’s most popular items and offer leading names in safety equipment, footwear and workwear. Located
Fast-growing bathroom distributor acquires second site
Family-run bespoke bathroom specialist Harrison Bathrooms has signed a ten-year lease on a newly-refurbished Towngate PLC property in Leeds. Keeping its existing office and warehouse space in Keighley, the firm has now taken a larger 68,000 sq ft site at Gelderd Cross, Gelderd Road in Leeds, to run its daily pick