Travis Perkins-owned chain tops the bill, with B&Q in second place, as 6,000 consumers vote for their favourite retailers in Verdict Research's annual poll. 

Kingfisher-owned DIY chain to expand and improve multi-channel operations, with new platform that allows for launch of an m-commerce site and further developments to online next-day delivery service. 

Almost a third of British people admit they find DIY shops intimidating, according to a new survey from TV channel Home. 

Chairman of one of York's largest independent department stores and much-loved member of the community, Mr Thompson died of a heart attack while on holiday in Majorca. 

High street sales volumes slowed sharply in February, with the hardware and DIY sector performing "particularly poorly", according to the CBI. 

Thieves target Arturi's Garden Centre in Eastleigh for second time in just over a week to steal safe from aquarium concession. 

Retailers are already absorbing £670m of extra Government-imposed costs and must be protected from further burdens in next month's Budget, the British Retail Consortium has said today. 

As a growing number of firms ramp up their multi-channel activities, Shoppercentric says opportunities do exist in social media and mobile commerce but that the message must be fine-tuned. 

Department store chain reported 0.4% drop last week, measured against strong results the previous year, but food prep, large electricals and gift ranges helped boost revenue. 

DIY retailer has transferred leases for six outlets to supermarket chain Asda for an undisclosed sum in a bid to raise funds for further investment in the firm. 

Garden centre chain closes all of its 120 drop-off points and ends "popular scheme", due to difficulties finding a company to handle the recycling process. 

City accounted for non-food sales of £64.2bn in 2010, beating top 21 shopping destinations in the world, including New York, Tokyo and Paris. 

Family spending power declined 4.7% year-on-year in January, representing the second record-breaking month in a row, according to the latest results from the Asda Income Tracker. 

The online and TV shopping channel has extended it reach with the updated app, which allows customers to shop more than 15,000 QVC products using their mobile phone. 

Leading industry names lend their support to the Product of the Year Awards 2011, as sponsor list is confirmed. 

Wickes parent Travis Perkins grew its pre-tax profit by 20% to £217m last year despite a "broadly flat" market, according to its preliminary results statement released today. 

ASA rules that 'extra 15% off' statement in Homebase summer sale commercial is misleading after rival DIY chain challenges TV ad. 

Elegant Living range will be available from the supermarket chain from March, with products including Egyptian cotton linen, crystal glassware and stainless steel pans at 'affordable prices'. 

UK barbecue brand Outback has been taken over by China-based manufacturer TPA Metals and Machinery Ltd. 

Conservation groups and gardening supplier Vital Earth are calling on the Government to introduce a £1 levy on peat products bought from garden centres to encourage customers to use peat-free alternatives.