First half results for the trade outlet show it growing from strength to strength after a 30.3% increase in sales to over £200 million. 

Garden Industry Manufacturers Association has assembled some of the garden industries high-profile names for its autumn business meeting. 

The balance of retailers reporting sales ahead in September was 12%, according to the CBI's distributive trades survey. 

A significant landmark in the growth of Brewers, the independent decorators’ merchant, has been announced – with the opening of the company’s first Birmingham branch from the beginning of October. 

Three Tesco executive managers given board positions at Dobbies. 

Company restructuring paying dividends as group profits rise 72% for the year ending June 30, 2007. 

The tile retailer has pleased the markets with a forecast indicating sales for the 52 weeks to September 30 are likely to be 15% ahead. 

B&Q has launched its own Handyman service prompted, the retailer says, by 42% of homeowners who have said they would rather ask someone else for help. 

B&Q delivers 5% rise in sales while the international division generates 14% increase. 

Sir Tom Hunter has splashed out more from his £50m war chest of cash to buy north east based Peter Barratt’s Garden Centres. 

Eye-catching product offered visitors a comical solution to water shortages. 

As part of a new initiative to get kids outdoors and playing sport, Johnsons Lawn Seeds is donating rugby balls to local schools and youth organisations. 

Increase in sales suggests the market is experiencing more than just a short-term revival 

B&Q is to unveil its move to attract more female diyers with new branding and a series of tv adverts. 

The homewares retailer posted record results and profits with sales for the year to June 30 surging 7.8%. 

Australian barbecue manufacturer celebrates its name in print with a gold-plated grill. 

Webbs, the award-winning garden centre is being showcased to international leaders in the world-wide gardening industry. 

Annual summer sale generates £1,100 for the industry charity. 

A new tree for small gardens and a global tracking system for dogs were among the launches which were singled out for praise on the opening day of Glee yesterday. 

B&Q's parent company, Kingfisher, is expected to report a 3% increase in first half-year profits on Thursday.