Customers at garden centres across the country made good use of their gardens during the warmer weather with the latest results from the GCA's barometer of trade showing strong sales. 

Topps Tills has released its pre-close trading update for the 52 weeks ending October 1, with like-for-likes showing a projected 4.2% increase overall. 

Wiltshire police have released CCTV images of a man and a woman who they'd like to speak to in relation to a theft from Rodbourne DIY shop Ron's Stores. 

The British Independent Retailers Association (bira) has revealed its thoughts on the new Rating List and what it will mean for independent retailers in the UK. 

Delegates numbering 250 from the DIY, garden and housewares sectors as well as media members are set to attend the BHETA Networking Forum on November 3, where lead speaker will be Bunnings UK and Ireland managing director PJ Davis. 

Figures released by research company GfK report that consumer confidence in September returned to the levels it had before the June Brexit vote. 

Rumours circulating at the recent Glee show that Smart Garden were eying up Scotts' Chapelwood business have been confirmed as the companies announced this week that they have agreed terms for an unknown purchase price. 

Department store Leekes has launched what it is calling a "revolutionary new concept in sofa buying" in the form of The Lounge Co. sofa gallery. 

South West discount retailer Trago Mills is substantially expanding its DIY offer, with construction starting this week on a £3m Build Centre at its Newton Abbott branch. 

The new face of BHS - an all-new website selling the retailer's most popular lines - has officially gone live. 

Family run, independent DIY store Broad Street DIY has secured a place in the final stage of the prestigious 2016 Midlands Family Business Awards - which celebrate the work and achievements of family businesses across the region. 

Henkel Adhesives has rejoined The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) after an absence of six years. 

B&Q has reportedly issued a recall over a hedge trimmer which carries a risk of injury to the user from the ejection of motor fragments through the casing vents. 

Home Hardware Scotland recently held a Bake Off window competition for its 60 plus independently owned shops throughout Scotland and the north of England. 

Staff at a Homebase store in Omagh, Northern Ireland, have been told that their jobs are now safe after the store was brought back from the chopping block. 

Following its collapse into administration earlier this year, BHS is set to relaunch in the UK as an online retailer selling a range of lighting and home furnishing products. 

More than 120 members of the home improvement industry donned fancy dress and took part in a variety of hair-raising challenges, all whilst driving 1,300 miles through eight countries for the 2016 VADO Rally, raising money for the Rainy Day Trust. 

The home improvement multiple retail market grew by approximately 4% last year, according to a new report from AMA Research. 

Just a week past the closure of Glee 2016, organisers have confirmed that re-bookings for next year's event have broken all the show's previous records. 

Great Bridge DIY store in Tipton was recently targeted by thieves who stole £15,000 worth of goods including hammers, lock cutters and even the store's CCTV cameras.