Toolbank is launching into the garden market with what one supplier says promises to be "a formidable business". 

Designers at Valspar are set to make tartan paint possible as it prepares to launch the world's first ever Tartan Roller and paint collection. 

Dobbies topped the table of the best-performing websites in the garden centre category in the first quarter, ahead of the Easter peak. 

Around 60 B&Q stores in the UK and Ireland are to be closed over the next two years, parent Kingfisher said today as it released its full-year results. 

The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) says it will present an inspiring programme of speakers combining leaders from across the retail sphere at its High Street Conference next month. 

Kingfisher's proposed acquisition of French DIY chain Mr Bricolage is off, the company confirmed today. 

The Easter weekend will see the launch of Fiskars' spring TV, radio, print and online advertising campaign. 

According to Ebay, this weekend is the starting gun for Bank holiday spending and a huge opportunity for brands to grab share of wallet, as consumers shop online for DIY and entertainment items a week early. 

The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) says growth in the number of independent shops is "becoming vanishingly slender", as new figures show openings continuing to fall. 

Topps Tiles said today in a trading statement that business had been "encouraging" in its first half, delivering further growth in sales. 

With Wyevale Garden Centres (WGC) having already sold 100,000 fresh daffodils this month and donating a percentage of sales to Marie Curie's Great Daffodil Appeal, the charity is in line for a bumper handout. 

Dulux has today launched the shortlist for its third annual Let's Colour Awards, which celebrate the most innovative uses of colour across Britain's creative industries and events. 

Garden landscape supplier Kelkay has launched a new app designed to enhance its service to retailers. 

Robotic lawnmower company Robomow has announced a new partnership with the UK electricals retailer that will see its products stocked online and in store. 

Kingfisher's proposed acquisition of Mr Bricolage was thrown into doubt today after it emerged that board members and major shareholders of the French DIY chain have misgivings about the deal. 

The PetQuip association is staging its PetQuip Awards again this year, in association with this September's PATS show at its new venue in Telford. 

Topps Tiles has forged a new charity partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, pledging five years of fundraising for the national cancer charity. 

Travis Perkins celebrated the rollout of its new Range Centres with a visit to the Tilbury, Essex site from Chancellor George Osborne. 

Next says it is looking to open at least eight more of its successful Home and Fashion stores over the next few years. 

Sir Ian Cheshire is expected to receive payments of over £3m from B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher, of which he was until January this year chief executive.