Former Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA) director Neil Gow has joined the Glee team, helping to drive a number of new initiatives that have been introduced for the 2014 show. 

A team from The Garden Centre Group (TGCG) will come together with members of the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) at its next Meet the Buyer event. 

What was once one of the most ridiculed accessories seen on British high streets, the wheeled shopping trolley, is now having the last laugh. 

The Garden Centre Group has moved to expand its commercial capabilities and offering to customers by appointing leading talent from across the retail industry. 

Sales have "gone through the roof" since Derbyshire DIY and garden store Masseys moved into larger, purpose-built premises last month. 

Bord na Móna UK has ended its financial year 2013/14 showing a 36% rise in its branded sales year on year. 

The International Housewares Association (IHA) is the latest organisation to support the industry charity the Rainy Day Trust. 

As it approaches its 50th anniversary, Lakeland has been recognised by The International Housewares Association for its achievements and contribution to the housewares industry. 

Crown Paints has invested £1m in a new high-speed manufacturing system which is designed to speed up the filling of paint cans by as much as 75%. 

An angry customer of a branch of Home Bargains in Greater Manchester found himself in court after tipping a pot of paint over the counter. 

Crown Decorating Centres is running a paint recycling campaign between April 18 and May 6, during which people will be able to take their unwanted paint to their local centre. 

As one of the UK's leading manufacturers of garden and horticulture products, Vitax has signed a two-year deal to sponsor The National Forest's Wood Fair. 

Compost and fertiliser company, Bord na Móna, is giving away five pairs of tickets for the Chelsea Flower Show in May. 

The owner of Hare Hatch Sheeplands in Twyford, Rob Scott, has withdrawn his appeal against enforcement notices issued by Wokingham Borough Council, bringing the end to an 18-month saga. 

In a deal made last month, QEP bolstered its position as the world's leading supplier of tiling and flooring when its wholly-owned French subsidiary PRCI completed the purchase of French trade names Tomecanic and Benetiere. 

A £5,000 innovator's seed corn fund has been launched by GIMA to help one lucky winner with the development of a new product. 

Figures released by the Local Data Company (LDC) show that Britain's shop vacancy rate remains the same as it was in February at 13.6%. 

Screwfix has applied for permission to build a 300,00sq ft distribution centre next to its existing 325,000sq ft site in Stoke on Trent. 

Following the announcement that home furnishings retailer Paul Simon had gone into administration, administrator Deloitte will close 17 stores out of 50. 

Homebase has teamed up with Professor Martin Conway to prove that flowers can conjure up memories through their colours and smells.