B&Q celebrated 40 years of trading this week by showing one of its two founders around the chain's newest and most successful store - ever. 

Diyweek.net's recent coverage of council 'sting' operations has led to scores of retailers getting in touch to say the system is still unfair. 

Buckinghamshire site, famous for its role in World War II, is voted top in Wickes first Building with Pride awards. 

KPMG has announced the launch of its brand new 'Retail Distress Tracker', which analyses UK companies facing stress at the moment - and found home and home improvement retailers are under the most pressure at the moment. 

Arsonists are thought to be behind £250,000 of damage to a roofing firm's office in Essex. 

Kingfisher, the parent company of B&Q and Screwfix, has announced that current chairman Peter Jackson will retire at the next annual general meeting on June 3. Daniel Bernard, the current deputy chairman, will succeed him. 

Department store group’s first-half results reveal gross transaction value up 0.3% with ‘positive movement in gross margin’ attributed to own-brand products. 

Brushware supplier Charles Bentley & Son Ltd has announced a move to larger premises, due to its rapid expansion, with a multi-million pound investment in new offices and a design and merchandising centre. 

Multi brand home shopping firm Flying Brands has seen a difficult year as it announces results for 53 weeks to 2 January this year. 

Businesses are totally unprepared for Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) regulation, according to independent specialist environmental consultancy Envos. 

A universal on-pack recycling label has been launched today (18 March) by leading retailers. 

Three brave members of staff at a garden centre have waxed their chests to raise money for Comic Relief. 

Small appliances manufacturer Morphy Richards is the latest industry name to announce cost-cutting measures, including job losses. 

NMC (UK), manufacturer of synthetic foams, has announced the acquisition of decorative mouldings company Copley Décor for an undisclosed sum. 

Spend & Save, Homebase's in-house loyalty scheme is to be replaced by the now familiar Nectar points system. 

The District Court of Reykjavik has refused a petition by the Baugur Group for extension of the moratorium of the company and therefore forced it into administration. 

An advert for Oven Pride cleaner, part of a £1m TV campaign that kicked off last week, has had hundreds of complaints. 

The Garden Industry Manufactures Association GIMA's annual general meeting will focus on telling members how to survive the recession and move with modern technology. 

Homebase has seen sales dip 10.2% in the 12 months to February 28, while sales at sister company Argos dipped 4.8%. 

B&Q has found a unique way to market is latest 'loss leading' loft insulation deal.