Topps Tiles has reported, ahead of the period close, stronger sales than last year for the 27-weeks to April 3. However, the company still sees consumer confidence as 'unstable' and describes trading in the second quarter as "subdued". 

Despite promises of the 'don't move, improve' trend boosting DIY sales, UK homeowners would rather spend their money on travel and clothing, says Mintel. 

A new Homebase survey revealed the top five DIY jobs people are likely to do this Easter weekend are garden planting, putting in new flooring, replacing the bathroom, replacing the kitchen and laying decking or patio. 

The employment tribunal brought by Miranda Harris against former employer DLF Trifolium for sexual discrimination and sexual harassment has been resolved according to both parties. 

Intruders take safe from concession store in night time raid at garden centre site. 

Customers are backing a Derbyshire garden centre after it received a complaint over some 'sexy signs'. 

Grosvenor garden centre in Chester has been awarded Garden Centre of Excellence status for the tenth consecutive year. 

Despite protests from locals, Taunton Deane council approves plans for seven-acre garden centre site in Wellington. 

John Lewis was fined £16,000 at Milton Keynes Magistrates Court on March 19 for breaking health and safety laws. 

Department store's e-commerce site to stock 10,000 lines, including leading home brands, with delivery offered anywhere in Britain. 

Wickes parent company, Travis Perkins, reacts to B&Q's new venture into the trade market, while Kingfisher's ceo Ian Cheshire explains the impact it will have on the sector. 

Big name hire firms have removed tools from their shelves after safety faults were discovered. 

New research for Homebase has found that helping households reduce their carbon footprint is a 'mass market opportunity'.
 

Nine out of ten small firms are unhappy over this year's Budget, according to a snap poll. 

Group retail profit up 64.5% in 2009, with B&Q boosted by showroom sales and successful TradePoint trial. 

Customers who bought 'toxic' sofas from Land of Leather will not receive compensation, the High Court ruled last week. 

Book your place now! Comedian Rufus Hound confirmed as compere for Product of the Year Awards 2010. 

Retail sales grow for second month running but hardware and DIY continue to decline, with the economy not expected to return to full strength until the end of 2011. 

Miranda Harris, a former employee of DLF Trifolium, has commenced legal proceedings against the company for sexual discrimination and sexual harassment. 

Shoppers should shun big brand stores in favour of smaller independent garden centres when buying garden products, according to a new Which? Gardening report.