Klondyke Group has reported a rise in profit before tax of 22.3% to £4.8m for the year to September 30, 2010. 

Homebase has been awarded The Customer Focus Award at the Institute of Customer Service's inaugural UK Customer Satisfaction Awards. 

A focus on the bottom line has seen B&Q's UK and Ireland operations increase gross profit by more than 10% in the full year to January 29 2011, despite a 3.3% like-for-like sales decline. 

As part of B&Q's campaign to make DIY easier, the home improvement chain has launched the first of a series of new ads, which will be aired in the run up to Easter. 

DIY Week is delighted to announce that retail market analyst GfK and multi-platform retail brand QVC have both joined the list of sponsors for the 2011 Product of the Year Awards. 

Norfolk-based electricals retailer Bennetts has been bought out of administration by Lowestoft-based Hughes Electrical. 

72.9% of shoppers believe buying online to be more environmentally friendly than making a trip to the shops. 

Irwin Tools has crowned carpenter and joiner Daniel Shepherd as the World's Ultimate Tradesman. 

A cut in fuel duty and support for small firms and first-time buyers are welcomed by business groups. 

Direct mail company Scotts of Stow has successfully defended its use of a spoof form of marketing - despite advertising watchdogs receiving 12 complaints. 

The Government is set to review almost 22,000 business regulations as part of a drive to cut red tape, and says it will exempt small firms from new legislation for three years. 

Electricals and home technology was the strongest category for the retailer last week, while textiles and furniture also reported increases. 

New EU taxes on Chinese ceramic tiles will push up prices for consumers and cut into retailers' margins, the British Retail Consortium warned today. 

While high street retailers report tough trading conditions, online sales saw a huge increase at the start of the year, with Brits spending £79 per person in February. 

Don't miss out on this year's Karting Challenge event in aid of industry charity the Rainy Day Trust, taking place at the Speedkarting Arena in Warrington on Sunday, May 22. 

Welch &Tidy accelerates launch of Rex Brown online ordering and delivery service to cater to Sarum customers. 

Lakeland has confirmed it is set for expansion both in the UK and overseas, with two more stores planned for the Middle East. 

Easy Tile has thrown its weight behind a local fundraiser, agreeing to donate £5 to his appeal for every donation made that mentions the company name. 

Richard Edwards to close the store on March 31 after failing to find a buyer. 

Argos is set to boost its multichannel proposition with the launch of a new home shopping channel on digital television this summer.