Initial reaction to launch 'positive', says founder Jim Greenfield 

First half results show Argos generating 50% profit growth; Homebase 12%. 

DIY Week is pleased to announce that Gaggia UK will be a sponsor of Britain’s Best Retailer Training & Support award at the prestigious Britain’s Best Retailer Awards 2007. 

Amefa UK, owners of the Dine, So Eat and Richardson Sheffield Brands will sponsor this year's Best Multiple Housewares Retailer award. 

Flying Brands, the Jersey-based home shopping group, has said today its trading performance has been hit by the poor summer and strike action at the Royal Mail. 

Price competition hits margins but Wickes says it is confident of market share gains. 

London show is attracting a growing list of first-time exhibitors to the leading event for the diy and garden industries. 

Low-energy light bulbs are not only better for the environment, they’re also better for your wallet, says consumer watchdog. 

Market research company wants every guest to head home safely. 

Market to see increase to £16bn…but don’t celebrate just yet. 

Merchant installs section to capitalise on customer demand. 

Britain's largest retailer lanches environmentally-friendly brand and website to tap into consumer concerns. 

Ken Livingstone has chosen Andrew Morrison, regional director at B&Q as retail champion in a new programme that will celebrate the role Londoners can play in creating a more sustainable city. 

Robert Evans of Nibletts Mica Hardware in Builth Wells has won the Mica Achiever Award for 2007. 

New research underlines the potential of the internet for garden retailers. 

Dobbies chief executive, James Barnes, has spoken for the first time since the company’s takeover by retail giant, Tesco. 

Norfolk-based paint applicator manufacturer Hamilton Acorn, has announced the appointment of Darrin Heathershaw as national sales manager. 

BBC Good Homes and BBC Gardeners’ World have announced they will once again be sponsors of awards organised by DIY Week. 

Home Retail and Travis Perkins have bought 34 Focus DIY branches between them. 

Castle Security Services in Newcastle, Staffordshire closed last week.