Liverpool independent Taskers to star in new Channel 4 series Running The Shop, presented by Dragons' Den star Hilary Devey. 

Wyevale Garden Centres (WGC) today announced that it has acquired Armitage's Pennine and Birchencliffe garden centres 

Whilst 2014 marked the fastest rate of economic growth in the UK since 2007, UK consumers are holding on to their savvy-shopping habits acquired from the downturn. 

Growing media and garden chemicals producer William Sinclair is closing three sites and shedding over 100 jobs in a move to consolidate its English operations at its new production facility in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. 

New data reveals that proposed floorspace for supermarket warehousing in the UK is being spearheaded by the fast-growing German retailer Aldi. 

Garden giftware company, Fallen Fruits has seen a rush of trade orders for its Old Rectory bench after it was featured in Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centre's gold medal-winning Chelsea garden. 

Members of the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) are heading to Dublin to tour the retailing highlights of the city and gain insights into Irish retail. 

With plans to open another 60 UK stores over the next year, B&M Retail has reportedly taken up most of the sites so far let go by B&Q as it looks to shrink its estate by the same number. 

The most outstanding buyers from the garden retail industry will be celebrated with a special awards programme at this year's Glee. 

Retailers participating in prepaid gift card schemes are accessing a market worth more than £7bn annually, according to a new industry report. 

The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) is to host its first-ever charity golf day next month. 

Kingfisher's latest results reveal a 1.5% decline at B&Q in the UK & Ireland, as Screwfix posts an increase of 26.8% for the quarter, boosted by new openings. 

There's just a couple of days left to benefit from the early bird rate for the HTA's Catering Conference and Dinner - Catering Matters. 

Sales of Gardman's re-launched and re-branded garden tools have soared since they were unveiled at Glee last year, says the company. 

DIY, garden and housewares members of the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) enjoyed 68 appointments with buyers from The Range at the association's latest Meet the Buyer event. 

Barbecues and furniture were the big winners at garden centres across the country during April. 

Neil Mackay, the owner of Cambridge hardware shop Mackays, is adept at turning adversity into advertising gold - as he was able to prove yet again when disaster struck in April. 

Argos reveals the first locations for its digital concessions in Sainsbury's stores are North Cheam in Surrey and Nantwich, Cheshire - both opening today. 

Family-run Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Centre near Taunton is celebrating the opening of its new Elm Tree restaurant - which has seen the business take on 10 more members of staff. 

The world's first mouldable glue, Sugru, is from today inviting the public to become shareholders with a crowd-funding campaign expected to raise £1m to support its global expansion.