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Due to the coronavirus outbreak, BHETA (British Home Enhancement Trade Association) is postponing its Housewares Forum with retailer Leekes, which was due to be held on Wednesday (March 25) – and is moving its quarterly Credit Forum on March 24 online. BHETA chief operating officer Will Jones said: “We will …

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 …

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 …

The inaugural Business Service Provider Forum organised by BHETA (British Home Enhancement Trade Association) proved ‘a popular event for supplier members with an excellent turnout,’ according to the trade body. The event, which took place at BHETA’s headquarters in Birmingham on November 19, was billed as ‘a showcase for BHETA’s …

BHETA (British Home Enhancement Trade Association) is hosting a Service Provider Forum aimed at showcasing its business services to members. The event takes place on November 19 at BHETA’s headquarters in central Birmingham. BHETA members have access to a wide range of support services via the trade body’s 29 business …

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) welcomed a full house to its housewares networking forum on November 1. The audience heard presentations from Lakeland buying and merchandising director Samm Swain, UK retail lead at market research and data provider GfK Kelly Whitwick, bira (British Independent Retailers Association) commercial director …

BHETA (British Home Enhancement Trade Association) has revealed more details of its housewares networking forum on November 1, announced in May. Topping the bill will be Samm Swain, buying and merchandising director of Lakeland, who will present her views on the current market and latest consumer trends, and outline the …

Two forums have been launched by supply chain and logistics consultancy SCALA to help homeware, garden and DIY manufacturers address industry challenges. SCALA said: ‘The key to thriving in the rapidly changing market is collaboration. As such, we have launched two new forums as part of our Supply Chain Best …

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has revealed plans to hold a members’ forum featuring Lakeland buying and merchandising director Samm Swain as guest speaker. BHETA said Samm will share the housewares chain’s ‘latest plans and strategic thinking in relation to the current market’.  She will also highlight opportunities …

BHETA’s next networking forum will feature guest speakers from three leading home improvement companies. The event takes place on September 26 at BHETA’s headquarters in Birmingham. Selco Builders Warehouse finance director Rob Brewill will talk about his company’s plans. David Hibbert, joint managing director of wholesaler Stax Trade Centres, will …