Havelock Europa has released its year-end results for 2013 ending December 31, which show a leap in pre-tax profit to £0.6m, compared to a loss of £0.5m in 2012. 

A furniture maker has been rebuked over an ad that made misleading comparisons about the prices and quality of its products. 

A Lancashire garden centre drew a major police presence yesterday after a toddler went missing on the premises. 

Homebase has signed a three-year deal with customer intelligence specialist Sky IQ to help the retailer gain a better understanding of the television viewing and buying habits of its customers. 

DIY superstore Homebase has opened a new store in Bromsgrove, but the retailer has revealed it is to close one in Clacton and is in consultation to close another in Walsgrave. 

Solus says it is making good progress in its talks with potential new business partners, both trade and financial investors, which contacted the company during and immediately after the breakdown of negotiations with Scotts UK. 

Gloucester-based Space Catering Equipment, which provides commercial kitchen design services and equipment to garden centres, is opening its first London office. 

Amazon has launched a new online Home Automation Store focusing on, amongst other products, lighting, home monitoring and security lines. 

Former Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA) director Neil Gow has joined the Glee team, helping to drive a number of new initiatives that have been introduced for the 2014 show. 

A team from The Garden Centre Group (TGCG) will come together with members of the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) at its next Meet the Buyer event. 

What was once one of the most ridiculed accessories seen on British high streets, the wheeled shopping trolley, is now having the last laugh. 

The Garden Centre Group has moved to expand its commercial capabilities and offering to customers by appointing leading talent from across the retail industry. 

Sales have "gone through the roof" since Derbyshire DIY and garden store Masseys moved into larger, purpose-built premises last month. 

Bord na Móna UK has ended its financial year 2013/14 showing a 36% rise in its branded sales year on year. 

The International Housewares Association (IHA) is the latest organisation to support the industry charity the Rainy Day Trust. 

As it approaches its 50th anniversary, Lakeland has been recognised by The International Housewares Association for its achievements and contribution to the housewares industry. 

Crown Paints has invested £1m in a new high-speed manufacturing system which is designed to speed up the filling of paint cans by as much as 75%. 

An angry customer of a branch of Home Bargains in Greater Manchester found himself in court after tipping a pot of paint over the counter. 

Crown Decorating Centres is running a paint recycling campaign between April 18 and May 6, during which people will be able to take their unwanted paint to their local centre. 

As one of the UK's leading manufacturers of garden and horticulture products, Vitax has signed a two-year deal to sponsor The National Forest's Wood Fair.