B&Q has revealed big changes to its lighting department this week, launching 350 new designs after a £10m investment by the retailer. 

Chris Elsworthy secures investment for his Power8 Workshop in show on Monday. 

Grafton Group has revealed an operating profit of €14.8m for the six months to June 30, after making an €8.3m loss last year. 

Coatings company selected as primary paint supplier for Walmart's 3,500-plus US stores. 

One in five of all personal loans taken in the UK was used to pay solely for home improvements in the first half of 2010, according to new research from Sainsbury's Finance. 

Wickes has raised £100,000 in just one week for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research to celebrate the charity's 50th birthday. 

Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson is set to open a new store in Doncaster in December. 

Shoppers take a more positive view of the economy and future prospects, with the overall confidence level reporting its first increase since February. 

East Anglian independent electrical chain to open a new superstore in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. 

Worlds End Garden Centre founder remembered by friends in the industry. 

Benny Joe Dighton awarded jail term after pleading guilty to string of arson attacks on DIY stores in Kent over busy May Bank Holiday. 

Update from administrators reveals that a sale could be on the cards for the online wedding business. 

As expected, Tabs for Tools company appoints liquidators following creditors meeting yesterday. 

Cast-iron cookers drive £16.4m pre tax profit for the group after a slow start to the year. 

Future of company still unclear but liquidator could be appointed at meeting today. 

Department store chain opened the doors of its second 'at home' format store on the Purley Way store at 10am. 

Grocers have reduced the number of single use carrier bags being handed out for the fourth year in a row through independent monitoring. 

Lincoln-based independent goes under the hammer for £35,000, with completion of sale to take place today. 

Swedish hardware retailer Clas Ohlson is continuing its UK expansion with the announcement that contracts have been signed on two new stores in the UK. 

Builders merchant chain Wolseley has announced today the sale of its Brandon Hire business to private investment company Rutland Partners.