Profit improves; plans in place to launch exclusive products. 

Group acquires three sites from Garden Centres of Excellence. 

Grocer introduces a peat-free compost product into its own-label gardening range. 

£8m acquisition extends reach, says James Barnes. 

Government announces measures to help reduce environmental impact in homes and communities. 

Acquisition provides opportunity to become a 'major force' in this attractive and growing market, says Travis Perkins chief executive. 

Devon diy store is first and only to receive accreditation in county. 

The coming summer is expected to be a 'typical British summer', according to long-range forecasts. 

Hozelock has announced that it plans to invest £1m in new state-of-the-art machinery at its plant in Birmingham. 

Middle-market cookware is being squeezed by value and top-end alternatives, delegates at this week’s Housewares Conference learned. 

Akzo Nobel has put its UK Crown Paints business up for sale for £200 million. 

Advances in customer offer and store portfolio across 2007 leaves business well placed to make continued progress, says chief executive. 

Experienced executive heads up home improvement group’s newly formed UK division. 

Specialist cookware and home-grown food present year-round sales opportunity. 

Research reveals that the cost of household goods has fallen by nearly 50% since the 1970s. 

Guests and speakers praise inaugural all-industry networking event. 

Flower-shaped urinals cause a stir at Barton Grange 

Figures point to 'quietest Easter this decade'. 

Outdoor barbecue with built in ipod dock wins red dot award 

On behalf of the 97% who want to indulge their own tastes rather than that of the 'bland beige brigade' colourful duo Colin & Justin are at the front-line of the fight-back.