Merchant group spends £12m to extend distribution base. 

Eddie Riby triumphant at the Enterprising Young Brits 2007 awards in London. 

Study finds diy and building materials' stores stated the highest levels of shrinkage in 2007. 

Brian Walden, managing director of B W Manufacturing (Plastics) Ltd of Grimsby, has died following a two-year illness at the age of 69. 

More than 90% support action to ban the distribution of the 'environmental blight' of throw-away' carriers. 

Launch of Parcel Safe at the DIY & Garden Show was ‘a big helping hand’, says Eddie Riby. 

After beating off competition from the likes of one of the UK's favourite retailers, B&Q is celebrating being named as responsible retailer of the year at the Scottish Retail Excellence Awards. 

Shoots (UK) and Isaac Lord were double gold winners at last night’s Britain’s Best Retailer Awards 2007 in Manchester. 

Wyevale owner continues stakebuilding. 

Investors still positive on 'excellent retail proposition'. 

Hamilton Acorn has appointed Mark Ellam as marketing controller. 

Compere Bob Mills to rework popular game show for Britain’s Best Retailer Awards 2007. 

Celebrity diy-ers to host New Products LIVE. 

Akzo shareholders vote in favour of ICI takeover. 

Chief financial officer expresses confidence ahead of next week's Akzo Nobel egm. 

Wholesaler delighted with turn-out for 150th anniversary and trade show, which sees record numbers attend. 

Gerry Murphy is to step down as group chief executive of B&Q parent company, Kingfisher. 

Top brands and more LOFA members sign up for July Summer Outdoor Living Exhibition. 

Businesses are in good shape, says Trevor Bish-Jones. 

Allen Petersen, founder of American Tool Companies Inc, died on Sunday October 28 at the age of 66.