Staff informed of retailer’s decision to close doors for the final time in New Year after administrators fail to find a buyer. 

Domestic appliance supplier reduces employee numbers after ‘sharp decline in demand’ means the company won’t reach full year target for 2008. 

Independent lighting retailers will have a tough time next year but a healthy 2010, according to a new report. 

Members of the British Home Enhancement Trades Association (BHETA) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of joining forces with the British Jewellery, Giftware & Finishing Federation (BJGF) in a 95% to 5% victory. 

DIY giant joins the ranks of retailers pushing landlords for better payment deals and elimination of quarterly rents. 

The BHF announced this morning that it is to merge with the British Shops and Stores Association (BSSA), hot on the heels of the news that BHETA is to merge with the BJGF. 

Bryan Farthing, the former editor of Hardware Trade Journal - which became DIY Week - died on Saturday December 6. He was 82. 

Want a pair of tickets for the 2009 Men's Final day at Wimbledon? With a full hospitality package? Then now is your chance, with a pair of tickets being auctioned off in aid of industry charity the Rainy Day Trust. 

Wirral-based Rightway has expanded into north Wales by taking over Bevans. 

Woolworths is struggling to see in its centenary after administrators announced a closing down sale would start today. 

Wickes is fighting back against the gloomy economy by splashing out £15m on a series of commercials. 

A gloomy economy hasn't stopped the DIY industry supporting charity this Christmas. 

The man who made Kingfisher a global DIY force is the latest name to be linked with a bid for Woolworths. 

Marks & Spencer is cutting prices in the run up to Christmas on a range of products - including its home range. 

London is set to host the 2009 International Hardware Association congress next September. 

High street retailer dealt another blow as it is ordered to pay £40,000 in fines and costs after staff at two Devon stores were exposed to asbestos. 

QVC will be looking for new DIY and garden products to fill their TV schedules at next year's Totally shows. 

Carpetright has announced it has taken over bed retail specialists Sleepright for a reported £1.8m 

Gardening chain ventures online to maximise sales as part of its plan to 'become a major force in garden centre retailing'. 

Shoppers expected to reach spending rate of £16,000 per second in online binge as they search the web for gifts they couldn’t find at the weekend.