Online crime against retailers rose by 30% over the last year, according to a new crime survey published by the Home Office, raising concerns about the sector's preparedness for new data protection rules. 

Irish garden centre business Hillmount is to open its third centre later this year, a £1m development in Co. Down which will create 25 local jobs. 

Three drill thieves targetted B&Q Brierfield on multiple occasions, stealing five Bosch drills and other tools worth around £500 on two occasions, and attempting to steal another drill worth £115 on a third. 

PPG announced that it has walked away from its bid to take over Dulux parent Akzo Nobel, despite discussing a proposed price increase and sweeteners to the deal.The US paint firm today announced that it has withdrawn its proposal to combine with ... 

The Rainy Day Trust is offering a last-minute deal for a team to take part in its annual Karting Challenge - don't miss our chance to be part of this great event.Due to a couple of last-minute drop-outs at the event, the Rainy Day Trust (RDT) is ... 

The parent company of International Design brand Brabantia, which has a base in Nailsea UK, has announced the takeover of the Eindhoven-based company Dutchdeluxes.The Brabantia parent firm views the takeover as an opportunity to emphasise its ... 

After a seven-year search, the lawn and garden distributor has found a new site and will be expanding operations to a new location within Bicester. 

Britons lack “basic gardening knowledge”, according to new research, with 49% unable to identify secateurs and 37% unfamiliar with a trowel. 

Mahjacks of Dedworth, Windsor – which received the Royal Warrant of Appointment as a Tradesman to the Queen after supplying goods to the royal household – is closing down after 50 years of trading. 

A team from Wilko has raised £50,000 for The Prince’s Trust youth charity as part of its nationwide Million Makers challenge. 

A new survey has revealed that British homeowners spend an average of 37 minutes and make three attempts at a DIY task before giving up on it. 

Rapid Discount Outlet – formerly known as Rapid Hardware – is set to close up shop for good today. 

Wickes in Worksop was the scene of a dramatic blaze earlier this month – thought to be started deliberately – as firefighters spent four hours battling flames after material outside the store ignited and spread. 

B&M reported an 18% jump in profit and 20% increase in revenue to £2.4billion for the year ended March 25, when it opened 53 new sites in the UK.Group pre-tax profits soared by 18.4% to £182.9m during the year, whilst UK sales rose by the same ... 

To mark the first International DIY Day, new European DIY online retailer ManoMano has revealed a map of the UK's top DIY habits and buys. 

Screwfix was the star of the show once again as Kingfisher released results for its first quarter to April 30, 2017, with sales up a staggering 20.3%, a 12.6% boost like-for-like – largely outperforming all other operations including B&Q. 

Topps Tiles has seen its adjusted operating profit fall by 2.8% and its adjusted profit before tax drop to the tune of 1.9% year-on-year for the 26 weeks ending April 1, 2017. 

Plans are underway to redevelop Squire's Garden Centres' Woking site by extending the existing shop and improving the plant area with a new outdoor canopy. There will also be a new cafe bar. 

After the Liverpool store went into administration earlier this month, more than half the employees at Rapid Discount Outlet have lost their jobs. 

Online garden centre and supplier Crocus has bought its first bricks and mortar outlet at Dorney, near Windsor in Berkshire.