Humax Horticulture has announced its support for the Gardening with Schools initiative developed by the National Federation of Women's Institutes in Wales. 

Wyevale Garden Centres has now started selling Grass Snake Cable Grips – the new garden power and diy accessory that helps users avoid severed cables, trips and falls. 

Henkel has found an unexpected market for its UniBond No More Nails Strips – as a preventative measure against car number plate theft. 

With inflation expected to fall anyway, the British Retail Consortium has said today’s interest rate rise is premature and may turn out to be unnecessary. 

Lister Locks has announced it is the proud sponsor of the Best Security Product. 

DIY Week is pleased to announce that Sam's Trade Centre is to sponsor the Packaging Award. 

B&Q has joined forces with major UK businesses to pledge its commitment to tackling climate change. 

The housewares industry has reacted with shock to the news that housewares distributor Typhoon International went into administration on Friday April 27. 

JML has promoted Ken Daly, the current deputy md to the position of managing director. 

The Home Retail Group, has revealed a jump in profits despite a 1.4% like-for-like (lfl) drop in sales at its Homebase stores. 

Acquisition of north of England company provides additional UK expansion opportunities 

The sale of stricken Focus DIY continues to make the news with reports that it is in advanced talks with a US buy-out group that specialises in distressed debt investments. 

Lambet Howarth struggles, Lakeland sees pre-tax profit rise 

JML has purchased two Sky channels to boost its direct to consumer offering 

North American retailers Home Depot and Lowes are believed to be likely bidders for troubled diy chain. 

Owner says financial pressures and difficulty in securing planning permission forced sale 

Focus on colour in home and garden projects is a key contributor to market growth in the spray paint sector 

Paul Andrews jets off to Paris Fashion Week catwalk shows 

Manchester-based packaging specialist extends its customer service team 

Loyalty and commitment rewarded, says chairman