Positive signs for retailers but experts warn not to view figures as "sure signs of green shoots of recovery". 

Garden products company's share price rises 11.64% following release of trading update ahead of interim results. 

Sister companies form newly created business, to provide customers with complete package in door and window hardware. 

Paint company teams up with metal packaging supplier Impress in a ‘bring-back’ scheme to recycle used paint cans. 

TTA gala dinner raises £14,000 for Children Today Charitable Trust - its nominated charity of the year. 

Pam Plant, housewares director of the British Home Enhancement Trades Association, has resigned after nine years in the role. 

Tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage caused at Oswestry branch by fire, which firefighters believe was started deliberately. 

The British Hardware Federation has elected the first female president in its 110-year history. 

Breakaway LOFA exhibition looks set for another successful showing. 

DIY chain launches 'how to' guides after research revealed a skills gap amongst would-be DIYers. 

Summer forecast reveals the UK is likely to experience warmer than average temperatures, with rainfall near or below average. 

Top names from the industry will take part in the judging at Garden Organic, Ryton on June 4. 

Focus DIY has announced that throughout the May Bank Holiday its ad campaign will include prominent TV ads across ITV and Channel Four and Five in key time slots. 

Builders merchants chain Wolseley has announced it will close its distribution centres in Didcot and Chorley as part of an efficiency drive designed to mitigate the effects of the recession. 

Tile and stone retailer extends customer offering with Balterley bathroom suites at selected retail outlets. 

New 140,000 sq ft site will create up to 35 extra jobs when it opens at the weekend. 

Swedish hardware retail chain is to open its second store in the UK today. 

Grafton group, which operates the Woodies DIY and Atlantic Homecare chains in Ireland, has posted sales falls of 32% in its first quarter - 22% in constant currency. 

Group's full-year results reveal plans for further Homebase store closures as the company states it "cannot be immune from the economic backdrop". 

DIY chain today announces the launch its first privilege card valid for the month of May.