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FLEX polishers now available in Halfords
- 18/03/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Products
The FLEX range of corded and cordless polishers are now available in Halfords. The power tool manufacturer, trusted by professionals throughout the Europe and North America, has underlined its commitment to the UK by launching in a network of 80 Halfords stores across the country, and online. Established more than [...] -
Halfords launches driver safety initiative
- 14/02/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Halfords has launched a major driver safety initiative to improve driver behaviour. Introduced with the support of Webfleet connected fleet management technology, the solution is being installed across the Halfords Mobile Expert and Halfords commercial fleet of 700 vans which deliver mobile tyre services, including [...] -
Autotech Academy fixes it for Halfords
- 23/11/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A pilot scheme between Halfords and Autotech Academy, which has seen 10 newly qualified Level 3 automotive students placed across the national chain’s autocentres, is set to quadruple by the end of the year as the scheme is rolled out across Halford’s UK sites. In a bid to create as many opportunities for young [...] -
Halfords houses new dedicated cost-saving page
- 20/10/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Halfords has launched a raft of initiatives to reduce the cost of driving, with a dedicated landing page for consumers to view them all. It has joined forces with MotorEasy to tackle the rising cost of vehicle ownership, creating a new warranty partnership that future-proofs motorists against parts price rises and [...] -
Halfords announces Axle Group acquisition
- 09/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Halfords will purchase Axle Group Holdings on a cash free, debt free basis, to become the UK’s largest vehicle service, maintenance and repair business. The deal is worth £62m with a further investment of £17m post acquisition on associated capital expenditure and £2m on integration costs. The acquisition [...] -
Halfords to expand network
- 13/11/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Halfords has said it is planning to open between 10 and 15 new Autocentres each year to add to its existing network of 307 outlets. The servicing and MoT sector of the business seen like-for-like revenues up 4.6% to £75.5m in the 26 weeks to 2 October 2015, while like-for-like sales were up 3.3%. Halfords chief [...]