A quarter of consumers think large companies have a negative impact on the environment, research from Kingfisher shows - although new figures reveal that retailers are in fact doing well on their green targets. 

Hardware lines were a star performer for The Original Factory Shop in the six months to September 30. 

Travis Perkins plc has revealed a 7% drop in like-for-like sales in its consumer division, largely comprising Wickes, during the third quarter to September 30 2012. 

A new survey of the commercial property market suggests that retail is bearing the brunt of the downturn, with the sector showing the greatest falls in tenant demand and rental expectations. 

Over 150 eager customers queued from 8am last week to be the first to shop in John Lewis' first new full-line, flexible-format department store. 

Burton McCall has done a deal with mills and wine accessories supplier Peugeot for exclusive distribution into the UK and Eire retail channels. 

Screwfix has marked an important milestone for the brand with the opening of its 250th store. 

A TV, radio and internet ad campaign for 15% off at Homebase when customers spent £50 during a 'national discount day' has been banned by the ASA because of implications the offer could be used in conjunction with other offers at the DIY store. 

The Meet the Buyers initiative set up for members by The British Home Enhancement Trade Association is now working with overseas retailers for the first time. 

Following on from the successful 'Gift Guide for Tools' aimed at consumers looking for unique gifts last year, Mica has its sights set on the cookware and baking market this Christmas, with its premier 'Cookshop Special' brochure. 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association has added two more companies to its expanding membership. 

Members of the Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA) have once again issued a warning to suppliers being targeted by hoax order requests. 

Nicholas Marshall, who has been leading the UK's largest garden retailer for almost four years, has resigned with immediate effect, it was announced today. 

Kingfisher-owned B&Q is making nearly 20% of its head office staff redundant, cutting 220 of the 1,200 jobs based from its Hampshire headquarters in order to deliver a more "agile" service to its customers. 

Kingfisher retailers B&Q and Screwfix have supplied a range of equipment, tools and clothing to the South Georgia Heritage Trust, which is leading a conservation project to protect seabirds in the sub-Antarctic. 

According to research analysts GfK, while the consumer confidence index edged up to a 15 month high between July 2011 and July 2012, the value sales of bathroom suites declined by 9%. 

United Carpets has effectively put its shops into administration and then bought them straight back again in order to save on crippling rent liabilities. 

Deborah Jennings, a director of Jackloc and described as "a pioneering businesswoman", has died at the age of 44. 

Following several months of flat or negative growth, the high street is showing signs of recovery, according to the BDO high street sales tracker, with like-for-like sales up 3.5% for September. 

A garden centre near Grimsby has been put up for sale as the owners prepare to retire.