Online retail giant, Amazon, has launched a huge sale ahead of the Easter Bank holiday weekend, hoping to capitalise on consumers sprucing up their homes. 

King’s Nurseries in has opened a new state-of-the art retail site and is increasing its production of specialist plants to meet growing retail and wholesale demand, thanks to a six-figure finance package from HSBC. 

Following its successful premiere alongside Christmasworld in January, the trade-fair concept has created a virtual tour that brings to life the fresh flowers, decorative plants and flower arrangements showcased in its 2017 debut. 

This week sees the launch of B&Q’s latest TV advert, part of its fully integrated spring campaign. According to B&Q, the aim of the campaign is “to remind customers that whatever their home improvement need or challenge, B&Q always has a brilliant solution, and that B&Q colleagues are enthusiastic problem solvers – always on hand to help them achieve their projects.” 

Following its takeover by Sainsbury's last year, Argos has revealed plans to grow its own-brand product ranges, with a particular focus on homewares. 

European DIY marketplace ManoMano is celebrating the first year of trading in the UK, having achieved a £4.4m turnover. 

The Hultafors Group has acquired Swedish specialist protective clothing supplier Puvab, with a view to complementing its own Snickers workwear range 

Sales were down 4.1% during the second quarter at Topps Tiles, bringing the results for its first half to -1.9%, a result of “tough market conditions,” according to boss Matthew Williams. 

A B&Q branch in Worthing has said sorry to a disabled customer after she accused the retailer of discrimination after having repeated issues with parking at the store. 

Recruitment, food psychology, barista training and communicating allergens are the latest topics to be added to the programme of the HTA Catering Conference – A Piece of Cake? which takes place on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 June at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield. 

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has received national recognition in the Association Excellence Awards. 

Bricks and mortar stores have to do more to satisfy tech-savvy shoppers and improve the in-store experience, says new research. 

Velcro Companies has acquired a minority stake in pet products firm Petface Ltd, with plans to bring collaborative products to market. 

Strong results in the second half of the year mean furniture retailer DFS will post record results for the full 12-month period, as gross sales exceed £1bn for the first time. 

Arturi Garden Centre in Eastleigh has been acquired and re-branded by the owners of the on-site Orangery Tea Rooms. 

Wood preservative and specialist paint manufacturer Rustins Limited purchased Clam-Brummer Limited last month and will be the custodian of the company’s brand and products. 

This summer a team of celebrity gardeners, horticultural organisations and major garden retail groups are uniting to help raise awareness of melanoma, now the fifth most common cancer in the UK. 

Tools and equipment shop The Stores Dept in Uckfield, Sussex, was targeted by burglars during the night of Sunday, March 26. 

The owners of Green Pastures garden centre have spoken out after being caught up in the middle of last week's terror attack at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. 

High street discount chain 99p Stores has been put into administration by its owner Poundland, with 60 stores across the country closing down.