Shopworkers trade union Usdaw is looking to have urgent talks with Wesfarmers, the new owner of Homebase. 

After exceptionally difficult weather conditions in December which are likely to challenge the success of this year's lawn care category, retailers are being urged to provide additional support and reassurance to customers. 

Logistics and parcel distribution company DX has announced the launch of DX Parcel Exchange, which allows consumers to collect their internet deliveries from over 1,000 convenient locations nationwide. 

A host of high-profile personalities is getting behind a new initiative to promote gardening. 

Kingfisher said this morning that it aims to deliver a £500m annual uplift in profit after five years, over and above its 'business as usual' profit. 

Value shoe retailer Brantano UK, which had been expanding its presence in garden centres, has gone into administration. 

Hundreds of jobs could be at risk at the supermarket chain's head office in Leeds on the back of poor performance over the Christmas period. 

Home Retail Group (HRG) confirmed today that it has signed an agreement to sell its Homebase business to leading Australian home improvement and outdoor living chain Bunnings. 

With ironic timing, as Australian chain Bunnings today announced that it had struck a deal to buy Homebase, Woolworths in Australia said it was exiting the home improvement business. 

Two long-standing retail businesses in Stamford, Lincolnshire - a hardware store and its partner tabletop shop - are closing down. 

As more people invest in better quality products, the bathroom market is estimated to have grown by around 5% last year. 

Wyevale Garden Centres (WGC) announced today it has acquired Woodcote Green Garden Centre, based in Wallington, Surrey. 

Australian conglomerate Wesfarmers Limited (Wesfarmers), which owns the Bunnings chain, confirms it has made a conditional offer to acquire Homebase from Home Retail Group plc for £340m (around AUS $699m). 

With the industry awards event just over a month away, don't miss out on your chance to celebrate the successes of top retailers and innovative suppliers, as well as networking with peers from across the DIY, home and market. 

Builders' and plumbers' merchants saw a strong recovery in 2013 and 2014, reversing the trend for householders to turn away from larger projects and towards DIY. 

Prominent Lincoln cookshop Biggers of Bailgate is to shut up shop for good - only one year after celebrating its 70th anniversary. 

A court has ordered a former garden centre director who robbed her business to repay it £125,000. 

Undeterred by its rejection at the end of last year, Sainsbury's is reportedly now poised to make a formal offer for Argos, Homebase and Habitat parent Home Retail Group (HRG). 

The Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA) has expanded its member benefits with the introduction of the new HR and employment mentoring services. 

Consumer spending increased solidly in December, with e-commerce the clear winner over Christmas.