The latest figures from GfK show some somewhat surprising results in the gardening sector. 

Topps Tiles has announced a rights issue in which it will place more than 17m shares at 3.3p each in the company's capital, in the face of across-the-board declines in its full year figures. 

Latest Insolvency Index reveals that businesses are in a stronger financial position, with a smaller chance of failure in the coming year. 

Tough economic climate is expected to become the catalyst for a new era, with firms adapting fresh approaches to financing and supply chains. 

High street hardware and housewares chain Robert Dyas will open its 100th store tomorrow, Friday November 20th. 

53-year old drunk man who exposed himself on a visit to a Homebase is given a suspended sentence and banned from being drunk in public. 

Rushden-based department store Peter Crisp is to close after 50 years with a loss of 35 jobs. 

Plumb Center and Bathstore parent company reports significant drop in profit, as net debt increases to £1,223m. 

DIY giant highlights "potential electrical safety issue" with indoor Marble lights and urges customers who have purchased the sets to return them. 

Retailer experiences strong sales surge in furniture and home accessories for the week as shoppers plan for the festive period. 

Despite the Bank of England pumping £200bn into the economy, a third of companies reported that access to finance has become harder. 

Latest BRC figures reveal retail sales up 4.2% in October, giving cause for "greater optimism" among the capital's retailers. 

While 78% of the population enjoy getting handy with a hammer, a large number of people shy away from DIY for fear of a job going horribly wrong. 

Awards dinner a huge success as the industry turns out to celebrate the best of the best at the Hilton Deansgate last night. 

Two men threatened shop assistant with knives before making off with three-figure sum in incident on Wednesday night. 

Award-winning tool retailer Isaac Lord has been sold, ending 117 years of ownership by the Lord family. 

Decorative paints and chemicals firm ordered to pay out following an investigation by the European Commission. 

Olympia Tools (UK) Ltd has been acquired by Dormole Ltd, the parent company of Toolbank. 

Strong sales and profit growth, with like-for-like figures up 5.7%, boosted by non-food offer. 

Home improvement retailer announces the launch of a £30 million investment in power and hand tools both in store and online this Christmas.