Landscape products specialist Kelkay has acquired the exclusive UK rights to the Henri Studio range of fountains and statuary. 

The future of Irish retail chain Atlantic Homecare has been secured with the approval by the High Court in Ireland of a survival plan. 

Future expansion at Next will focus on the rollout of its successful new Home and Garden superstore format, the retailer said as it unveiled its results for the half year to July 2012. 

A dangerous fan heater that caught fire while being used by a consumer has been recalled. 

The confirmation on Friday that a shipment of stainless steel and aluminium kitchenware made in India was radioactive has heightened concerns over the integrity of the materials used in a range of imported consumer goods. 

A £5m proposal for Dobbies to take on a former Focus DIY unit and combine an entranceway with an existing Tesco store at Inshes retail park in Inverness could mark a Scottish first for the garden centre chain. 

With a quarter of Brits claiming to be bored of traditional greens and browns for the garden, new research reveals that more homeowners are showing their patriotic side in their garden décor, with sales of red, white and blue paint on the increase. 

The out-of-town homewares retailer announced its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended June 30, 2012, revealing sales up from £538.5m to £603.7m, a like-for-like increase of 3.1%. 

Security brand Sterling has pledged its support to recognising talent in the DIY and garden industry by sponsoring categories for two major industry awards over the coming year. 

Dulux parent ranked in first place in the Chemicals supersector on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Indexes (DJSI). 

...And early indications show H2 shaping up to be another period of growth for the unstoppable retailer, as chairman Charlie Mayfield reveals gross sales are already 10% up on last year for the first six weeks. 

Poor weather conditions were blamed for Homebase's drop in sales for the 26 weeks to September 1, 2012, with the final figure revealed as £787m in Home Retail Group's half-yearly report. 

Independent Eastbourne-based DIY, pet and garden store The Handyman has relocated 10 miles to Hailsham, bringing to a close three years of careful planning and negotiation. 

Record wet weather in the UK and Northern Europe was responsible for over £30million less profit (-14.7%) at B&Q's parent company Kingfisher during the 26 weeks to July 28, 2012. 

The Garden Centre Group has announced the appointment of Stephen Murphy, former ceo of Virgin Group, as its newest chairman. 

Mica is launching its autumn brochure with a personal twist this month, featuring member retailers and staff across selected front pages in an attempt to promote the local connection between the group’s retailers, customers and local communities. 

Specialist footcare provider Shuropody has secured funding that will allow it to expand its presence in garden centres. 

Following the sudden resignation of former president John Newcomb, the British Home Enhancement Trades Association has decided not to rush the election process and run without a president until its next AGM in May 2013. 

Two separate garden centres - one in Devon and the other in Rutland - have revealed that they have been forced to close down. 

A brand new advertising campaign from Wickes debuted on mainstream TV last night, featuring new character Wickesy the dog, who is seen in the advert overtaking an old English sheepdog similar to those used in Dulux marketing.