The wet weather didn't dampen the spirits of leading names in the DIY and garden industry at Chelsea this week, as the likes of Homebase, Bord na Mona and Hillier took home Gold for their show gardens and exhibits at the famous flower show. 

Topps Tiles confirmed today that it had grown ahead of the tile market in the first half of its year, increasing total sales by 6.4% to £104.0m, and with like-for-like sales ahead by 5.3%. 

Homebase has launched a new custom wallpaper service that centres on a favourite photo or picture provided by the customer. 

Topps Tiles has unveiled a new-format store that combines elements of its original large outlets and its growing chain of high street boutique stores. 

The Garden Industry Manufacturers' Association (GIMA) says its new buying group offers unique new benefits for members, helping to bring better access to vital services and business. 

Norbord, one of the world's leading manufacturers of engineered wood-based panels, has been awarded the prestigious title of Jewson Supplier of the Year 2014, as voted by over 600 branch managers throughout the UK. 

A DIY chain is being sued over the deaths of three people who contracted Legionnaires' Disease from a hot tub in the showroom of one of its stores. 

Grocer Tesco has announced that it plans to close its six remaining Homeplus outlets, putting up to 450 jobs at risk. 

Toolbank branches have reported record attendance at the last three regional trade shows of the 2015 spring season. 

To boost content and catering inspiration, Catering Design Group (CDG) has come on board again as the exclusive partner of Glee's Food & Catering Zone this year. 

A Worcestershire hardware independent is expecting a high turnout for an event it is running this month especially for women. 

With two Bank Holiday weekends this month, and people expected to get going on their DIY projects, Polyseam is running a TV advertising campaign. 

DIY was one of the top two beneficiaries of a strong upturn in consumer spending in April, according to the latest report from the Visa Europe UK Expenditure Index. 

An independent carpenter and joiner from Chessington, Surrey is the owner of a new Vauxhall Vivaro van, courtesy of DeWalt. 

Irish DIY retail chain Woodie's enjoyed modest revenue growth in the first four months of this year, parent Grafton Group revealed today. 

A garden centre near Bradford is looking for a dramatic increase in turnover following its sale by the owner. 

G Plants, the supplier of seeds, bulbs, garden ornaments and giftware, has moved into a new 50,000sq ft facility, comprising office space, warehousing and showroom. 

A builder from Stoke-on-Trent has won a new Ford Ranger pick-up truck worth £29,599 in Toolstation's Winter Bonanza prize draw. 

The Garden Industry Manufacturers' Association (GIMA) has signed up 11 more members since the beginning of the year - adding to the 20 companies that joined last year. 

A Northumberland garden centre has been given the go-ahead to expand its offer of clothing and footwear.