The merger between the British Hardware Federation and the British Shops & Stores Association was made official yesterday at a signing ceremony in London. 

Supermarket goes head to head with DIY and bathroom retailers by introducing new installed range online and instore. 

Southwest branch experiences similar trend to Home Hardware Scotland, as 20 ex-Mica members flock to the dealer-owned wholesaler. 

High street retailer reveals 2.7% increase in group sales, with online seeing a 30% boost. 

39% of retailers reported year-on-year sales volume increase in September, according to the CBI's Distributive Trades Survey. 

Travis Perkins-owned DIY chain reports 20.8% increase in showroom sales, as group sales are "ahead of expectations". 

Speaking earlier this month Franz Farenbach, Bosch chief exec, said that Bosch would end 2009 with 10,000 fewer employees than it had at the start of the year. A further 100,000 workers will be kept on reduced working hours. 

London welcomes an international audience for prestigious event. 

Plumb and Build Center parent company won't rule out further job losses as it reveals £766m drop in pre-tax profit for the year to July 31. 

Annual power tool drag racing fun day attracts big names, including Toolstation and Makita, as well as Channel 5's The Gadget Show. 

Six of the most prominent UK DIY retailers and brands sign agreement to reduce packaging and waste to landfill. 

New employment guide designed to help small businesses comply with employment laws, as companies are forced to make redundancies in tough times. 

Three former Mica members join the dealer-owned wholesaler, boosting its number of shops in Scotland and the north of England to 50. 

Business minister launches support line to allow vulnerable workers to seek advice and report abuse of workplace rights. 

Sterling Locks has acquired the Spectra Door Closer and Door Stops range for an undisclosed sum. 

Topps Tiles issued a pre-close statement this morning, for the 52 weeks to September 26, ahead of its preliminary results, which will not be released until November 24. 

Denholm Agency replaces garden care company’s reps to handle business in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Northern England. 

B&Q has announced this morning that it is launching its biggest ever autumn price campaign including the launch of its first ever Autumn Privilege Card. 

In its report to creditors issued earlier this month, KPMG, appointed administrators to Omega Wolf in July this year, outlined the reasons behind the decision to place the company in administration. 

Garden and outdoor leisure exhibition confirms dates for 2010, revealing its plans for Monday to Wednesday trading.