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. 

Garden centre hires temporary warehouse building to help resume trading as quickly as possible following fire at the site. 

Birmingham-based garden and outdoor leisure show names the 2009 winners of its annual New Products competition. 

Dealer-owned buying group distributes record number of its Christmas brochures – 20% up on last year. 

In a letter to members on Friday, BHETA president Andrew Weiss confirmed that the association would make the move to Birmingham "as soon as practically possible". 

Chairman Charlie Mayfield says economic environment turned out better than expected and the Partnership will "maintain momentum" in its growth plans. 

Comedy legend entertains and officially opens new Manchester depot - 28 years after opening the old Manchester branch. 

It seems the recent decision to drop the Wyevale name in favour of more localised brands under the Garden Centre Group umbrella is causing some confusion at local level. 

Two major domestic lighting distributors join forces to create the £35m-strong Associated Lighting Group. 

Suppliers under pressure as value retailer hardens its stance in review of buying terms. 

A strong performance by the UK DIY chain pushes group retail profit up 23.5% for H1. 

Two Irish merchant and diy groups, Associated Hardware and National Hardware, are merging their buying operations to create a single buying group on behalf of 150 independent members in total. 

Timber company to distribute Hillhout and Holgard brands throughout UK.