Despite reports, the Icelandic retail group, which has interests in House of Fraser, Woolworths and Wyevale, continues to discuss options with its bankers. 

Interest from private equity firms, including TPG, impinges on Arcadia Group boss’ attempt to gain control of the UK retail empire. 

Cookshop retail chain Steamer Trading opened its latest store last week, and confirmed plans to grow the business to 30 outlets within the next three years. 

Annual trade show sold out for exhibitors with 66 top names on show, including Draper Tools, Everbuild, LG Harris and Brabantia. 

Like-for-like sales values down from September 2007 after a previous rise of 3%. 

Following the success of the inaugural Housewares Conference last year, the 2009 event is continuing to gather support. 

Plans drawn up for multi-million pound 45,000sq ft store in Caernarfon, North Wales. 

Sir Philip Green flies to Reykjavik to negotiate a deal with Government ministers to buy the retail group’s debt. 

Chief executive Malcolm Walker now considering plans to buy up parts of the Baugur-owned frozen food chain. 

Managing director Alan Hawkins provides diyweek.net with his take on the economic situation, the interest rate cut and the increase to the National Minimum Wage. 

Land of Leather's pre-tax profits drop 88% as the furniture retailer reports a full year loss of £0.4m compared to a profit of £16m last year. 

New 54,000 sq ft site in Bedford hoped to generate more than £10m for wholesaler. 

Entrepreneur and TV personality Sugar snaps up 3.9% of High Street chain. 

High street chain’s woes deepen as Corface withdraws cover for suppliers amid concerns for retailer’s financial health. 

Discount retailer’s operating profit climbs to £8m following strong sales growth and an increase in AB demographic shoppers. 

Company releases statement justifying supplier letter calling for 5% cost cuts. 

150 jobs threatened as business review finds Scunthope site to be unnecessary. 

Home furnishing retailer may close up to 70 stores in the next two weeks after the company entered administration last Friday. 

More than 90 golfers from the industry's suppliers, service providers and leading retailers took part in the annual Rainy Day Golf Challenge at Brocket hall. 

GfK's Spotlight on DIY reveals that some areas of the market are up as much as 34%, suggesting a growing 'don't move, improve' mentality.