Buyers visiting this year's Totally DIY and Totally Tools show had the chance to walk away with a host of prizes on offer from exhibitors, and the organisers have now brought together and released all the names of the lucky winners. 

Young people are unable to do the simplest of DIY skills, such as wiring a plug and using a power drill, a new survey has found. 

The UK could be in danger of a triple dip recession due to a poor retail performance during an unseasonably cold March this year, which saw sales contract by 0.9% year-on-year. 

The future of Axminster Carpets was secured over the weekend with the sale of the business as a going concern. 

Suppliers are being warned about a scam under which they are being targeted by a 'buyer' purporting to be from Tesco. 

Following DIY Week's move to Datateam Publishing last Friday, new contact details are now available for the editorial and advertising team. 

Former B&Q director John Colley has been appointed chief executive officer of Praxis, having spent the last few years as chief commercial officer of parent group Maxeda. 

The latest waste recycling figures from Bents Garden & Home show that the Glazebury-based centre now recycles 98.9% of its waste, putting its target of 100% well within reach. 

More than 300 employees at homewares retailer Textiles Direct are facing the possibility of redundancy after the Oldham-based business was placed into administration this week. 

Twenty-seven worthy causes across Somerset were the recent recipients of 2,013 saplings, donated by Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Centre to help with various projects and activities. 

With just four months to go until the big day, Skillsmart Retail has launched the 2013 Independents' Day campaign. 

Garden centres hoping the long Easter weekend would bring a turn in the weather after the coldest March in 50 years were disappointed. The bitter conditions persisted over what should be one of their busiest periods, and ripped into sales. 

After 13 years with Faversham House, DIY Week has been bought by a new publishing firm 

Kitchens and cookware were strong performers at the start of the year, according to new data from GfK. 

Budget retailer B&M has received the green light to open a new store in Shepton Mallet, in Somerset. 

In a disappointing follow up to its end of year results in September 2012, which saw sales and profits soar, Topps has reportedly lost £1.3m in underlying profit before tax. 

DIY wasn't always the name of the game for Patrick Green Ltd, which has traded from Ingatestone, in the heart of Essex, since 1888. Once upon a time, back when the business traded two doors down on the high street, villagers would go to the store for their ironmongery, timber, haulage, building and contracting... and even undertaking needs! 

Antrim-based manufacturer SAM Mouldings has won a £10m contract to provide Wickes with a range of products. 

Following the recent merger between the Rainy Day Trust and the Pottery and Glass Trades' Benevolent Fund, Exclusively Housewares has become the latest major brand to sign up as a partner of the charity. 

The launch on Thursday, March 28 marks the third annual TV campaign for the home and garden tool supplier's Weed Puller, which was launched on TV in 2011.