A new Value range of DIY essentials launched by Homebase this week includes tools offered for sale for less than a pound. 

Man walks out of Homebase store with two power tools because he didn't want to wait in line to pay. 

Tesco-owned garden centre chain aims to quadruple its number of outlets over the next eight years with a number of new branches to be built alongside supermarkets. 

Garden centre chain backs environmental campaigner Sir Jonathan Porrit’s criticism that garden centres are complacent about having environmental policies. 

Homebase parent company Home Retail Group (HRG) has introduced a reusable bag as replacement packaging for sofas from its Homebase and Argos brands. 

January 2010 sees the worst start to a new year for retailers in half a decade, as footfall drops 5%. 

Silica-based solution, which makes cleaning easier and protects surfaces from bacteria, will be available at DIY chain this spring. 

Glazebury-based centre wins prestigious GCA award for the second year in a row. 

Be the best: The countdown to the Product of the Year Awards has begun! 

In time for National Apprenticeship Week (Feb 1-5) B&Q has announced that it will double its apprenticeship intake this year. 

Trade association questions methods of collecting used batteries and believes retailers should not be expected to bear the entire responsibility for meeting recycling targets. 

'Kitchen theatre' will showcase exhibitors' products, with celebrity chefs such as Raymond Blanc already lined up for the show. 

Private equity firm Energize Capital has bought measuring tool manufacturer Trumeter for an undisclosed sum. The firm was placed in the hands of administrators Leonard Curtis on Friday after failing to secure a finance deal. 

The Swedish furniture and home accessory retailer has reported a 58% drop in pre-tax profit for the 12 months to August 31 2009. 

Strong weekly trading for department store chain, as home steals the show, with furniture sales up 36.9%. 

DIY chain raises £110,000 with charity dinner, reaching its fundraising target for first ever charity partnership. 

Garden timber manufacturer confirms it has completed its three-year programme and receives boost in funding from RBS. 

36% of retailers reported a drop in sales, with housewares, furniture and flooring suffering after three months of growth. 

Horticultural Trades Association reports growth in turnover, with record sales in gift vouchers. 

Tesco-owned Dobbies Garden Centres, the largest UK garden centre chain behind the Garden Centre Group, has reported its strongest Christmas sales in the company's history.