According to a 'consumer voice index' brand barometer published by Marketing Magazine today, Screwfix scored highest in terms of online visibility among consumers, beating Homebase, Wickes and even B&Q. 

Garden centres and horticultural associations have stepped up their demand for advice on how to increase their presence on social media, and, in response, specialist PR firm Porcupine PR has launched a social media division. 

Home Retail Group announced its end of year trading results today, revealing a sales decline of 2.8% for Homebase's final quarter, and an overall sales slide of 5.2% for the retailer's 52 weeks to March 2, 2013. 

Following the EU Timber Regulation coming into force across the UK last week, B&Q has publicly voiced its support for the move, which bans the importation of illegal timber in the EU. 

A private investment firm has bought Huddersfield-based Whiteleys Garden Centre out of administration, saving all 45 jobs at the retailer. 

The latest research from GfK has revealed that halogen and LED light bulbs experienced increased share of total volume sales of 63% between October 2012 and January 2013. 

The Kent and East Sussex Millbrook Garden Centre business is this month unveiling a new loyalty programme. 

During April, Home Hardware retailers will collectively distribute over 1.1m Home & Garden brochures and leaflets, an increase of over 4% on the previous year. 

John Lewis today announced that it is to trial a new food concept at its Watford department store. 

Delegates at the next British Home Enhancement Trades Association DIY forum will have a chance to discuss business with a key representative of the Belgian Brico and Dutch Praxis DIY multiples. 

A DIY enthusiast is expected to make a full recovery after falling onto a screwdriver, which pierced his skull. 

Underfloor heating manufacturer and supplier Warmup has achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification for its quality management system. 

Staff in DIY stores and garden centres emerge in a new survey as having the best product knowledge and being most effective in explaining product benefits to customers. 

The Garden Centre Group has confirmed it has banned pesticides containing neonicotinoids - chemicals which the EFSA have labelled harmful to bees - across its 129 stores. Dobbies, too, has also confirmed a ban. 

The Eco Technology Show, designed for a London and south-east audience, is promising to be a bigger event this year. 

Mica DIY members and suppliers gathered for the voluntary group's Annual General Meeting and Supplier Exchange at the Dalmahoy Marriott Hotel outside Edinburgh on March 3 - the first time the group has taken its annual event north of the border. 

Homebase has signed a sponsorship deal with Food on 4 television programmes that will allow it to showcase a range of home enhancement products. 

The Travis Perkins-owned retailer, known for its policy of stocking almost entirely own-brand ranges, will now carry the Dulux paint range in its stores. 

Newly-launched GreenPlantSwap will act as a new location-based online marketplace to help nurseries reach gardeners via the web without the hassle of setting up their own site. 

Partners will each walk away with a 17% bonus - almost nine weeks' pay - after John Lewis Partnership announced a 9.3% boost in annual gross sales, the retailer said today.