The new ITV channel, ITV Encore, will launch with Dunelm, the homewares retailer, as its sponsor. 

Solus' Edinburgh regional distribution centre will close at the end of June, as the wholesaler, which went into administration three weeks ago, continues to struggle financially. 

This year's Garden Industry Manufacturers Association's awards will take place on July 17 and will be hosted by comedian Russell Kane. 

The approval by Stoke-on-Trent City Council will see Screwfix's distribution centre in Trentham double in size. 

Around 13.4% of Britain's shops stood vacant in May, compared to 14.1% in May last year. 

Woodcare specialist Cuprinol is searching for a beer garden to makeover through its 'Cheers It Up' initiative, which aims to encourage communities to support their local. 

Heating and plumbing supplier Wolseley saw its UK revenue nose-dive from £464m in Q3 2013 to £451m in Q3 2014. 

Shurtape's Duck brand will be there to help send the England team off in style for the last game before the World Cup. 

DIY supplier Tradefix Direct has updated its mobile website to become more user-friendly and refreshed its image with a new logo. 

Homebase's Sunderland branch is the latest to have hit the buffers. 

John Lewis launched its first airport shop at Heathrow Terminal 2 at the crack of dawn this morning. 

Online bathroom retailer Victoria Plumb has expanded its product range to include tiles and tiling accessories for the first time. 

After a poor 2012 where turnover dropped 7% from £47.5m, Klondyke has turned this around and reported a 7% rise in turnover from £44.1m to £47m. 

At the state opening of Parliament today the Queen announced that retailers will charge 5p for carrier bags from 2015. 

In a drive to develop and grow its own brand products, Argos has unveiled a new home and furniture range called Heart of House. 

The DIY and gardening markets have enjoyed significant growth over the last year, and the momentum has continued through 2014. 

Following Kingfisher's successful move into Romania, the company is now trialling the Brico Dépôt store concept in Portugal. 

On May 23 eight TGCG buyers met with 56 members of The British Home Enhancement Trade Association to uncover potential future deals. 

Amazon has applied to Cannock Chase Council to extend its Staffordshire fulfilment centre, which will see the interior reconfigured to double capacity. 

An employee at Homebase's Barnstaple, Devon branch, has appeared in court charged with stealing almost £22,000 from the company.