Wickes has seen a 2% increase in delivered revenue for the first half of 2011, despite a 13% drop in kitchen and bathroom sales as consumers scaled back big-ticket spending. 

Barnet Council has approved plans to turn Mill Hill Garden Centre into a primary school, despite protests from local residents. 

Lewis's Home Retail Ltd agrees to buy TJ Hughes name, website and assets of four stores for an undisclosed sum. 

It was 'standing room only' at Charles Harrison's funeral on Thursday July 28. 

The Garden Centre Group (GCG) has confirmed its acquisition of Country Homes & Gardens. 

AkzoNobel has become the latest company to sign up for the Rainy Day Trust's Partnership scheme. 

Latest figures from WRAP reveal total weight of thin plastic bags used has almost halved since 2006, despite an 8% increase in retail sales volumes. 

B&Q Ireland has been ordered to pay a quarter of a million Euros following the 2009 death of a customer killed by falling fencing in one of its stores. 

The retail sector reports 3,100 fewer jobs, compared with last year, despite a further 743 shops opening during the three month-period. 

The Government has announced proposals to scrap or simplify more than 160 regulations affecting retailers, in response to thousands of comments made during its Red Tape Challenge. 

Notcutts and Burston Garden Centre both targeted this month, with camping equipment and plants stolen during break-ins. 

Retailers and suppliers from across the home improvement industry took part in the annual clay pigeon shooting challenge on July 7, on behalf of industry charity the Rainy Day Trust. 

The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has found that small firms are spending more time and money on complying with regulations, despite the Government's attempts to reduce legislation. 

B&Q is moving its headquarters to a brand new, eco-friendly building named B&Q House. 

Wickes has launched a new TV advert focusing on its range of more than 800 doors. 

Wolseley UK has today announced that it is to sell its Build Center operations to Jewson for £145m (€165m). 

Administrators for discount department store chain TJ Hughes have closed the firm's Liverpool warehouse distribution centre making most of the workers redundant. 

Ironmongery Direct has announced a 25% increase in turnover to £7.1m for the first half of 2011. 

B&Q's trade-only stablemate Tradepoint has opened its first dedicated Kitchen and Bathroom Warehouse at the B&Q Filton store in Bristol. 

John Lewis has announced plans to open ten smaller-format stores to expand its presence in more locations across the UK.