New research reveals Brits are opting for bolder décor in a bid to inject more personality into their homes. 

Ahead of the Budget, the British Retail Consortium asks that the Government provide top-up insurance cover to help retailers survive difficult trading conditions. 

A study, published in the medical journal NeuroToxicology, has suggested that vinyl flooring could double the risk of a child developing autism. 

Retailers’ spirits lifted as sunny Bank Holiday encourages consumers to start spending again. 

The latest figures from the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor show stronger sales in March - mainly thanks to the weather. 

The German homewares chain Butlers is having another crack at entering the UK market. 

Wickes has launched a new customer loyalty scheme called the MyCard. 

Former Woolworths senior manager has set up and funded a website dedicated to help ex-Woolies employees keep in touch and even find a new job. 

Over 95% of exhibitors say they will be showing new launches at this year's Exclusively Housewares show. 

A London-based hardware store saw rocketing sales of bolt cutters as protesters descended on the capital for a series of demonstrations. 

Furniture and homeware retailer Cargo has opened it first outlet within a Blooms Garden Centre. 

Retail Traffic Index figures show positive signs as we approach ‘the end of the worst of the downturn’ – but businesses warned of over-optimism. 

The British bosses of a French adhesive firm have been released following hostage negotiations with workers they were attempting to make redundant. 

A scheme to give burgled homeowners free vouchers for the big DIY sheds has been attacked by independent retailers. 

Two employees at a brand new Homebase store in Clitheroe were arrested last night after the site was one of the locations raided by police in a large-scale anti-terror operation across north-west England. 

An MBO at high street chain Robert Dyas was completed yesterday, leaving previous owners Change Capital with losses of almost £30m, even after lenders agreed to roll £30m of debt into the new company. 

The latest figures for homeware sales have shown figures increased by numbers not seen for at least 12 months. 

Consultation period for staff already under way as DIY chain prepares to close Wellingborough supply depot in August. 

Credit crunch encourages homeowners to save money by taking on jobs themselves rather than get a professional in. 

Builders merchant introduces new own-brand range of landscaping products in time for key spring retail period.