Albert Billington retires from B&Q's Longwell Green store aged 90, after 23 years with the company. 

The owner and managing director of leading Lake District garden centre Hayes Garden World has been put behind bars - for the second time. 

The Eco Technology Show returns to the Brighton Centre for another two-day show. 

Alan Murdoch, director of the award-winning Devonshire garden centre Fermoy's, has left the business following its takeover by Blue Diamond. 

Suppliers are being given a chance to pitch to B&Q later this month at a special Innovation and New Products Open Day. 

Bosmere is the latest garden brand to sign up to British Home Enhancement Trade Association. 

Almost half of consumers who have bought goods online over the last two years have experienced a problem with their purchase. 

Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centres will raise money in aid of Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-Service men and women, through the sale of 10,000 traditional wild flower poppies throughout May and June. 

Data released by Barclaycard reveals that consumers spent 11% more in DIY stores in February compared with last year. 

Some of the 2014 Winter Olympics glory has rubbed off on a Kent hardware independent, which is priding itself on playing a small part in helping Britain win Gold. 

A donation of Yeoman spades and shovels is helping Somerset flood victims rebuild their lives. 

A Northamptonshire housing association has partnered with Wickes in a scheme that will give tenants free vouchers to spend on decorating materials in the stores. 

What is claimed to be the world's first omnichannel retail postgraduate course has been launched at Leeds Metropolitan University. 

A total of 28 garden centre staff are participating in this year's Westland Rising Star 2014 Programme. 

The firm has already recruited two graduates to its newly-launched 18-month management development programme. 

Homebase has ditched the iconic shipping container in favour of a campaign which encourages consumers to make their house their home. 

Fear that Homebase in Holyhead, Angelsey, could become a pound shop has seen more than 1,200 people sign a petition against its closure. 

There could now be fewer business rescues via administration and more terminal insolvencies following a key ruling by The Court of Appeal. 

Partners at John Lewis Partnership (JLP) will each get a bonus worth 15% of their salary, the retailer said today, as it announced that it had achieved annual sales of over £10bn for the first time. 

A report into the future of the UK's labour market reveals that within the next two decades it could become four-generational, with great-grandparents potentially working alongside their great-grandchildren.