B&Q parent company issues its third quarter trading update this morning, relating to the 13 weeks to October 13. 

Last month delivered a good performance in autumn and winter products, as the cold snap kept consumers focused on Christmas shopping but snowfall could continue to disrupt high street traffic. 

Hardware stores sell out stocks of snow shovels, sledges and rock salt, as snowed-in consumers choose, and need, to shop locally. 

The Advertising Standards Agency has today ruled that a delivery promise made by Argos in a recent TV advert was misleading. 

B&Q has announced it will set up a 'Junior Board' made up of 17-19 year olds, to advise the retailer on 'next generation sustainability'. 

The manufacturer of plughole care brand Buster raised the money during National Plughole Week on July 10 to 17, more than doubling last year's fundraising efforts. 

Andrew Weiss, managing director of specialist tool retailer Isaac Lord, will leave the retailer in May next year. 

Organisers confirm that the pet care show will take pride of place in Hall 5 at the NEC at Glee 2011. 

Topps Tiles has revealed pre tax profits of £12.4m for the 53 weeks to October 2, 2010, up from £9.9m last year. 

Retailers gear up for the busiest shopping day of the year, Manic Monday, with sales set to reach £537m. 

Electricals giant Dixons Retail, formerly known as DSG International, has reported flat group sales of £3.4bn for the 24 weeks to October 16, 2010. 

Bosch has become the latest company to sign up as a sponsor of the Product of the Year Awards 2011. 

Latest figures show an increase in sales volumes for the fifth consecutive month, with shops optimistic that trend will continue. 

B&Q is giving customers an early preview of its January sale over a four-day period this weekend. 

Councils could kill off high street trade if they hike up town centre parking charges, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has warned. 

Demand for UK-made goods improved in November, compared with the previous month, according to new figures released by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) last week. 

John Lewis, Sainsbury's, M&S and Matalan among retailers praised for their commercials, as retail analyst highlights the importance of a strong advertising campaign and 'togetherness' over the festive period. 

The Product of the Year Awards 2011 is now open for entries - giving you the chance to prove that you have one of the best innovations in the marketplace. 

John Browns Garden Centre in Dorset has reported an increased turnover of 15% for the period from January to August 2010. 

Asda Income Tracker reports tenth month of decline, with UK families now £4 a week worse off than in the same month last year.