BHS.com, which launched on September 29, has announced the launch of its first of two Christmas ranges. 

DIYWeek.net has had a face-lift, and so has our weekly newsletter - with the biggest change being that both are now completely tablet and smartphone-friendly. 

Hardware co-operative group Mica held its 2016 Member and Supplier Awards during its 20th anniversary weekend recently, with winners recognised for excellence across the supply and retail categories. 

Homewares retailer Dunelm Mill  has reported a year-on-year loss of -7.3% with like-for-likes down by 3.8% for the 13 weeks ending October 1. 

The British Independent Retailers Association’s (bira) new website, which launched this week, is designed to make life easier for independent shop owners. 

Customers at garden centres across the country made good use of their gardens during the warmer weather with the latest results from the GCA's barometer of trade showing strong sales. 

Topps Tills has released its pre-close trading update for the 52 weeks ending October 1, with like-for-likes showing a projected 4.2% increase overall. 

Wiltshire police have released CCTV images of a man and a woman who they'd like to speak to in relation to a theft from Rodbourne DIY shop Ron's Stores. 

The British Independent Retailers Association (bira) has revealed its thoughts on the new Rating List and what it will mean for independent retailers in the UK. 

Delegates numbering 250 from the DIY, garden and housewares sectors as well as media members are set to attend the BHETA Networking Forum on November 3, where lead speaker will be Bunnings UK and Ireland managing director PJ Davis. 

Figures released by research company GfK report that consumer confidence in September returned to the levels it had before the June Brexit vote. 

Rumours circulating at the recent Glee show that Smart Garden were eying up Scotts' Chapelwood business have been confirmed as the companies announced this week that they have agreed terms for an unknown purchase price. 

Department store Leekes has launched what it is calling a "revolutionary new concept in sofa buying" in the form of The Lounge Co. sofa gallery. 

South West discount retailer Trago Mills is substantially expanding its DIY offer, with construction starting this week on a £3m Build Centre at its Newton Abbott branch. 

The new face of BHS - an all-new website selling the retailer's most popular lines - has officially gone live. 

Family run, independent DIY store Broad Street DIY has secured a place in the final stage of the prestigious 2016 Midlands Family Business Awards - which celebrate the work and achievements of family businesses across the region. 

Henkel Adhesives has rejoined The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) after an absence of six years. 

B&Q has reportedly issued a recall over a hedge trimmer which carries a risk of injury to the user from the ejection of motor fragments through the casing vents. 

Home Hardware Scotland recently held a Bake Off window competition for its 60 plus independently owned shops throughout Scotland and the north of England. 

Staff at a Homebase store in Omagh, Northern Ireland, have been told that their jobs are now safe after the store was brought back from the chopping block.