The hardware store Poores of Chorleywood has a new owner - the second in less than a year. 

According to the Garden Centre Association's Barometer of Trade results sales of furniture and barbecues were up 51% compared to April 2013. 

Which? surveyed 12,504 people to expose the best and worst of UK shops, revealing Homebase to come second from last place with a customer satisfaction score of 56%. 

A long-established Somerset hardware store has been recognised for the level of service it provides to local people as an independent retailer. 

Suppliers now have less than four weeks to enter for this year's prestigious GIMA Awards. 

Sweeping redundancies were announced at Solus this afternoon, less than a week after the garden wholesaler went into administration. 

Topps Tiles has reported in its interim results that pre-tax profits have soared from £4.7m to £8m, helped by a boost in consumer confidence. 

More than 300 customers from all over Europe attended the tool brand's conference, which took place at Chateau St Just, near Paris last month. 

Growing media supplier William Sinclair today issued a trading update stating that sales and margins have disappointed and it expects to report a loss for the year. 

Having come under fire from independent retailers and wholesalers in the industry, paint brand Dulux is defending its latest move to sell paint and brushes direct to consumers online, stating that the findings will benefit its retail customers. 

Stanley Black & Decker has announced one of its largest global partnerships ever - an association with football giant FC Barcelona. 

Discount retailer B&M will outline plans this week for a share listing in a deal that reports estimate will be worth £2bn or more. 

Staff from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford will walk 30 miles on Saturday, June 7, to raise money for Greenfingers. 

Shutters have already closed for the final time on 21 Paul Simon stores and now administrators have announced that the remaining 22 stores will close as a buyer could not be found. 

Napoleon Grills is supporting Epilepsy Action's Get Grilling, Get Giving fundraising campaign this summer. 

More than 10,000 primary and secondary school children have embraced gardening and horticulture for the first time, thanks to Scotts Miracle-Gro's community outreach programme. 

The health of UK retail is steadily improving, with an uplift in the first quarter expected to be matched in the second. 

Footwear specialist Brantano is poised to set up 30 more concessions within garden centres this year. 

Troubles at Solus Garden & Leisure came to a head today as the company collapsed into administration. 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is in talks with US retailer Bed Bath & Beyond with a view to identifying potential trading opportunities for its members.