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December 2012
November 2012
Mica Members take Gold & Silver in Hardware Retailer of the Year Awards (Friday 16th November, 2012)
Mainlys of Devizes Mica Hardware; a store still yet to celebrate its 3rd birthday - and who received a Silver Award in the 2011 Hardware Retailer of the Year category - this time went one better.Taking joint Gold at the prestigious DIYweek Awards for the Hardware Industry, Mainlys now sharing the title of ‘Britain’s Best Hardware Store’ with one other shop in the whole of the UK.
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Two Mica Members Shortlisted for ’Hardware Retailer of the Year’ (Thursday 1st November, 2012)
Two Mica Members Nominated in the ’Hardware Retailer of the Year’ category at the DIYweek Awards.... congratulations to Colin & Claire, Joyce & Harry, and both teams at Mainlys of Devizes Mica and Halls Mica Hardware, we’re all very proud!
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October 2012
September 2012
Better Value Locally! (Monday 17th September, 2012)
Launching Monday, the September into October **Better Value Locally!** Promotion. Packed with special offers including a Dulux Paint 2.5 Litre coloured Emulsion 2 for £25!
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Ryan’s Celebrate 20 Years! (Monday 17th September, 2012)
As the Ryan’s team celebrated I spent a little time with them finding out how they’ve made their business a success, and what has changed instore since 1992!Earlier this summer, Terry, Barbara and Michelle Ryan reached their 20th birthday as owners their store – Ryan’s Mica Local. They themed the celebration as a ‘thank you’ to their loyal customers, who in turn have rewarded the Ryans’ over the last two decades with repeat business and a great rapour.
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Catherine Hits 25 at T.Dickey Mica! (Monday 3rd September, 2012)
Mr. John Dickey presents Catherine Fitzpatrick with an award for her 25 years service, with all the staff present outside the store on a sunny day last month! John & everyone at the store would like to thank her for her service and hard work through the years. Well done Catherine!
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August 2012
July 2012
Winning Prices with Mica! (Friday 20th July, 2012)
Launching Monday, the July into August **Wining Prices With Mica** Promotion. Packed with special offers including dishwasher safe enamel-finish bakeware from only £4.99!
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Working together to improve household security. (Monday 16th July, 2012)
You can now get some reassuring help to protect your valuables with a new relationship between Crimestoppers & the Mica Co-operative group to offer the Crimestoppers Property Protector in participating stores
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Nibletts Mica Hardware: A Taste of Vegas (Friday 6th July, 2012)
Owners of Nibletts Mica Hardware in Builth Wells, Robert & Wendy Evans, attended the National DIY Tradeshow ’Totally DIY’ this February, and were the lucky winners of the prize draw - first prize being a trip to Las Vegas to attend the US National Hardware Show. It comes as Robert celebrates his fiftieth year, many congratulations to him for a such a great achievement, and what a wonderful way to celebrate! Read on to hear first hand about Robert & Wendy’s trip: ”What a surprise! We won a trip to the National Hardware Show to be held at Las Vegas Convention Center, U.S.A. Thank you very much Totally Tools and in particular Mr. Paul Grinsell, Sales Director. After checking the staff holiday calender, we accepted the invitation and made our plans. Even an 11 hour flight did not deter us, as it was such a great opportunity to experience a Hardware Show, American style.
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June 2012
May 2012
April 2012
£700+ Raised for Hardware Industry Charity (Monday 23rd April, 2012)
£700+ was raised for hardware industry charity the Rainy Day Trust at the Mica Gala Dinner last month, after a raffle was held during the meal for the good cause.
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April into May Promotion Launches! (Monday 23rd April, 2012)
Launching Monday, the April into May Mica promotion \\Blooming Great Prices\\. Packed with special offers including a gorgeous 2 person love seat!
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Mainlys Mica Celebrate Second Store Opening (Thursday 19th April, 2012)
Since opening their first hardware store after many years of market and online trading in June 2010, owners of Mainlys of Devizes Mica, Colin & Clare Henrich have been planning their next move.
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March 2012
News Archive...
- WIN a MEGA Self-Inflating Snowman - Prize Draw (25/11/2024)
We’re giving away a Three Kings Mega Self-Inflating Snowman to one lucky winner. Celebrating our current special ’feel festive & shop independent’ deals, you could win a 180cm Mega Self-Inflating Snowman, provided by top Christmas supplier Three Kings.To enter for FREE, like this post & tag the Mica store you would collect the prize from on our Facebook page!
View » - Mica Appoints New Chair (30/09/2024)
Mica Appoints Longstanding Independent Retailer Member Joyce Hall to Replace Departing Chair David Morris after 15 Years Service. Mica’s Co-operative held its Annual AGM 14th September at the De Vere Cotswold Waterpark Hotel outside Cirencester as part of its annual Mica Exchange weekend of business and pleasure, including celebrated Exchange networking event...
View » - Mica hosts lucky 13th Exchange Weekend for Members & Suppliers (15/09/2024)
Mica hosted its independent retailers and key supplier partners at the De Vere Cotswold Waterpark Hotel in Gloucestershire. This is the co-operative’s annual weekend of business and pleasure including its celebrated Exchange networking event, Gala Dinner and Awards evening.
View » - NOW CLOSED: WIN 100 Pounds of Decorating Vouchers to spend at your local store! (02/09/2024)
Read the terms and conditions of our Facebook Prize Draw, running between the 2nd and 6th September 2024.
View » - NOW CLOSED: WIN a Hug Rug Charcoal Mat & Runner Facebook Competition (22/07/2024)
We’re giving away a Hug Rug Charcoal Mat & Runner to one lucky winner.
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