As the temperature across the UK rose so did retail sales in most sub-sectors, with solid growth reported in the year to July. 

The Garden Centre Association unveiled its North Thames regional award winners in a special ceremony held last night. 

Euan Sutherland, former Co-operative Group chief executive and, before that, boss of Kingfisher, is to receive a £1m golden handshake from the mutual. 

A customer found the mole repellent on sale in B&Q's Derry store, despite the fact that moles don't exist in Ireland. 

Rental costs and competition from B&Q has forced Homebase in Kirkcaldy, Fife, to call it a day, with the store lease reportedly transferring to The Range. 

Wood flooring expert Floors-2-Go has entered into administration for the third time since 2008. 

Over 230 garden centres took part in fundraising events during Garden Re-Leaf Day to raise over £60,000 for children's hospice garden charity Greenfingers. 

Garden centres across Wales and the west of England are today celebrating their successes in the Garden Centre Association's annual awards held last night. 

The winners of the Garden Industry Manufacturers' Association's annual awards were announced last night at a ceremony held at the Celtic Manor Resort, Wales. 

It's been five years since The Garden Centre Group ditched the Wyevale identity, but now in a bid to increase brand awareness the Wyevale name makes a return. 

The continued warm weather saw barbecues and garden furniture continue to be amongst the top sellers for garden centres in June. 

Decorative paint and woodcare sales continued to improve in June, and the outlook for future business is positive too. 

The Institute of Customer Service has found John Lewis to be the best customer service provider in the UK, while Homebase and B&Q ranked outside the top 50 organisations surveyed. 

Horticultural design and print company Floramedia is this month getting behind the Royal Horticultural Society's (RHS) Plants for Pollinators initiative. 

Six years ago Gorilla Glue launched in the UK and each year the company has gone from strength to strength. 

Four garden centres are today celebrating top wins after the Garden Centre Association (GCA) revealed its 2014 award winners for the north east and north west regions at a special presentation last night. 

Calling all garden and DIY retailers, take DIY Week's survey and let us know your experiences in the Outdoor Living market. 

Vitax are offering visitors to this year's National Forest Wood Fair a chance to swap their plastic plant pots for biodegradable Grow Pots. 

A 15-year-old girl has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of arson after the attack on Wilko's Nuneaton store on Tuesday, July 8. 

As Independent Retailer Month enters its third week, retailers are being encouraged to recognise the benefits of collaboration on the high street.