Outdoor furniture and barbecues were top sellers for members of the Garden Centre Association during the sunnier days of May, according to the latest Barometer of Trade results. 

Department store Allders of Croydon collapsed into administration last week, blaming its failure on adverse trading conditions. 

A new garden centre is to be created within an outlet shopping centre in West Yorkshire. 

The Garden Centre Group has revealed that it is looking to boost revenue by developing a strong presence of concessions in its stores to complement its core horticulture ranges. 

Last Friday saw B&Q stores up and down the country take part in a 'great sunflower grow' which saw the retailer give away thousands of Verve sunflower plants to children and their parents. 

An employee who stole thousands of pounds from a Norfolk garden centre has been given an eight-week prison sentence. 

A series of free summer events dedicated to David Austin roses are taking place across The Garden Centre Group's member businesses this month and next, and more than 5,000 people have already signed up to attend. 

Young companies with innovative ideas and designers with products that need bringing to market are being asked to enter a competition organised by Autumn Fair and home solutions chain Lakeland. 

With total sales up 18.1% for the week ending June 9, the department store proved an exception to the disappointment expressed by many retailers following the long, wet Bank holiday weekend. 

DIY Week and diyweek.net are to have a new publisher: Jan Thorpe is taking over from Colin Petty 

Boost growth, save money on energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint - those are just some of the benefits Solar Systems says garden centres can enjoy if they install solar panels. 

The search to find Britain's best garden fence, dubbed in the press last year as the most boring competition in the country, is on once again. 

The general merchandising retailer has walked away from the multimillion pound bidding for Robert Dyas. 

The charity has appointed horticultural expert, garden designer, TV presenter ad radio panelist Matthew Wilson as its new chairman. 

The tough economic climate has forced a Wolverhampton business to demolish its garden centre and concentrate on its operation at its remaining site. 

Famous Croydon department store Allders is reportedly once more facing administration if it fails to reach an agreement with its landlord over its rent. 

Hosepipe bans have now been lifted by Anglian Water, Southern Water and Thames Water. 

The chain of Cherry Lane Garden Centres has revealed plans to double the number of its outlets to 20 by 2015. 

Cold, wet weather failed to dampen the spirits of the housewares industry as it turned out in force for the first day of the Exclusively Housewares show in London today. 

Topps Tiles is unveiling what it calls its 'next generation' flagship store in Milton Keynes this Saturday