Allied Carpets has been sold by retail restructuring firm Hilco to a group of private investors, according to a report in The Independent. 

A host of DIY, hardware and housewares suppliers were recognised for excellence in business and outstanding service to retailers at yesterday's Direct Company Suppliers Away Day. 

Garden centre on a winning streak, as it is named Garden Centre of Excellence for 11th year running and is now judged to be one of the most environmentally aware garden centres in the UK. 

Ikea is failing to tell customers about the low level of sustainable wood used in its furniture, according to a report by The Times. 

Department store chain continues push on own-bought ranges and multi-channel strategy to combat pressures in the second half of the year. 

Carpetright is to close seven stores in Ireland after sales in the country halved over the past three years. 

52 bags of compost taken in raid on Springbank Nurseries in Winford at the weekend. 

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is calling for more Government investment to allow the UK horticulture industry to remain competitive while reducing peat usage. 

Norfolk-based electricals retailer Bennetts has fallen into administration, making 228 members of staff redundant. 

The company, set up by former directors of the collapsed Land of Leather chain, has been saved by "similar" management team to trade under the new Riverview Furniture name. 

London-based garden centre teams up with fashion chain to give shoppers a taste of "tranquility", with exotic plants range on offer alongside clothing. 

Mica DIY brought members and suppliers together last weekend for the Mica Exchange, a new event replacing the company's traditional annual tradeshow. 

Acquisition of the Yorkshire Garden Centre takes the group's total to six centres across England, with plans to purchase a further four centres over the next five years. 

Organisers confirm 10th Anniversary show has already sold out, with a host of new exhibitors, as well as the leading brands that have shown their support every year. 

Home Retail Group (HRG) has lowered its profit expectations for the year to February 26, 2011, after sales at Argos dropped 3.1% during the final eight weeks of the company's financial year. 

Supermarket chain set to expand with new supermarkets and Asda Living stores following acquisition of six Focus stores and approval from the OFT for Netto conversions. 

Howdens Joinery announces plans to expand to 650 depots after strong 2010 performance. 

Sarum Wholesale has confirmed to DIY Week that it has gone into administration, after trading at a loss for several months. 

Profit before tax at John Lewis Partnership rose 20% to £367.9m for the year to January 29, 2011. 

At least 1,000 apprenticeships are to be offered as part of the Government's Green Deal, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Energy Secretary Chris Huhne announced at B&Q's flagship eco-store in Sutton today.