Unveiling his Budget today, Chancellor George Osborne delivered what could turn out to be a damaging blow to independent retailers. 

Fairways Garden Centre is adding to its existing two outlets by building a third just outside Coventry, at Brandon, on a 26-acre site. 

Wyevale Garden Centres (WGC) said 2014 had been a "transformational" year, as it released annual figures showing growth in both sales and profits. 

Security specialist Abus has been named Most Innovative Brand of the Year at Germany's Plus X Award - the highest accolade the award jury can give. 

The Totally DIY:Totally Tools organiser Brintex is reporting strong support for the new format and timing of the event taking place next year. 

Regulatory authorities in Germany have approved the newest addition to the Roundup weedkiller brand - Roundup Gel. 

Greenfingers is calling for any remaining monies raised from Garden Re-Leaf Day in March to be sent in to allow the final tally of this year's activities to be calculated. 

The team at Glee are celebrating winning a prestigious accolade by the event organisers' leading trade body, the Association of Event Organisers. 

The do-it-for-me (DIFM) trend is emerging not only alongside DIY but in the garden industry too, says Wyevale Nurseries, which believes the move will see a bigger demand for garden designers and landscapers. 

Tile and bathroom products supplier Norcros has bought out Croydex Group in a deal worth £21.9m. 

Topps Tiles grew like-for-like revenues by 5.9% in its third quarter, reflecting continued growth in market share, the company said today. 

Squire's Garden Centres is celebrating a Silver Gilt win at this week's RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which opened yesterday and runs until Sunday. 

Glee organiser i2i Events Group is launching a new resource of market data and intelligence for retailers. 

Pinterest, the website that allows people to upload their own images and browse other people's, says DIY is now users' favourite topic. 

William Sinclair said today that it needed "significant progress towards a funding solution in the next few weeks", as it revealed a half-year slump in sales and profit. 

Next has announced plans to build a new Home store in Plymouth. 

Homebase is offering 14 young people an opportunity to join its training scheme designed to help them gain experience and qualifications in interior design and decorating. 

The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) will be taking to the road again this summer to speak with independent retailers in towns across the UK, providing a range of ideas to help their businesses. 

Homewares brand Sabichi has partnered with leading UK bed specialist Dreams to open a new concept within its Watford Dreams at Home store. 

Leading garden centres, Kew Gardens and The Princes Foundation for Building Community are all getting behind national gardening campaign Cultivation Street in 2015.