Glee has released the shortlist of names in its inaugural Buyers Power List, set up to recognise the individual garden retail buyers and buying teams who have gone above and beyond this year. 

Wild bird care market leader Gardman has signed a five-year partnership deal with the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), renewing a relationship that stretches back almost 20 years. 

The latest opportunity to meet with influential buyers from across Europe is now open to manufacturers of gardening and pet care products. 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has teamed up with new retail partner Wickes to host another of its successful Meet The Buyer days and has also gained iconic housewares brand KitchenAid as its newest member. 

Online retail giant Amazon has announced that it has extended its Prime Now service to Birmingham and selected postcodes in surrounding areas. 

Cheshire business partners Duncan Pratt-Thompson and Richard Greenhill have this month acquired Global Garden Solutions Ltd (GGS), a leading supplier of premium resin garden storage and furniture. 

A 'souped-up' barbecue is top of consumers' garden wish list, according to new research by multi-media retailer QVC, with 38% saying they would like to own one. 

A Hampshire hardware independent recently enjoyed a re-launch to celebrate an expansion and makeover of its offer and an impressive new shop layout. 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has welcomed four new home improvement brands as members. 

Home Hardware Southwest Ltd has recently paid £163,000 to its members in the form of dividends and rebates. 

Nature specialists, Wildlife World, has supplied its range of habitats, feeders and other products to Channel 4's surprise make-over show, 'Love Your Garden' as well as the brand new four-part series 'The Autistic Gardener'. 

Bristol-based independent ceramic tile supplier, Tileflair, has announced the opening of its new branch in Swindon. 

The Wickes transformation plan and good growth at both Toolstation and Tile Giant contributed to continued above-market growth in parent Travis Perkins' (TP) consumer division in the first half. 

Doff Portland is boosting its presence in the garden care category with the acquisition of Lorbex. 

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is encouraging members to respond to the Government consultation on Sunday trading reforms which have been launched today. 

Armstead Trade paint has recruited former footballer - and decorator - Jimmy Bullard for a competition that will see one decorating firm win the chance to sign him for a day. 

Retail operations director Graham Heald and marketing director Jo Kenrick will leave the retail business in coming months. 

The Rainy Day Trust celebrated another successful charity shoot on Thursday, July 2 at the Royal Berkshire Shooting School. 

Two sister hardware stores in the West Country have abruptly closed their doors for the last time this week. 

Friends of the Earth has taken the first formal legal steps over the Government's decision to permit the use of bee-harming pesticides in England despite a Europe-wide ban.