Glazebury-based centre wins prestigious GCA award for the second year in a row. 

Be the best: The countdown to the Product of the Year Awards has begun! 

In time for National Apprenticeship Week (Feb 1-5) B&Q has announced that it will double its apprenticeship intake this year. 

Trade association questions methods of collecting used batteries and believes retailers should not be expected to bear the entire responsibility for meeting recycling targets. 

'Kitchen theatre' will showcase exhibitors' products, with celebrity chefs such as Raymond Blanc already lined up for the show. 

Private equity firm Energize Capital has bought measuring tool manufacturer Trumeter for an undisclosed sum. The firm was placed in the hands of administrators Leonard Curtis on Friday after failing to secure a finance deal. 

The Swedish furniture and home accessory retailer has reported a 58% drop in pre-tax profit for the 12 months to August 31 2009. 

Strong weekly trading for department store chain, as home steals the show, with furniture sales up 36.9%. 

DIY chain raises £110,000 with charity dinner, reaching its fundraising target for first ever charity partnership. 

Garden timber manufacturer confirms it has completed its three-year programme and receives boost in funding from RBS. 

36% of retailers reported a drop in sales, with housewares, furniture and flooring suffering after three months of growth. 

Horticultural Trades Association reports growth in turnover, with record sales in gift vouchers. 

Tesco-owned Dobbies Garden Centres, the largest UK garden centre chain behind the Garden Centre Group, has reported its strongest Christmas sales in the company's history. 

Decorative coatings manufacturer uses 'funding package' to help fuel growth. 

New policy suggests prolonging working lives by 18 months will inject £15m into the British financial system. 

Winning the right to use the title Britain's Best Retailer can be a shot in the arm for any business, but only if you make the most of it... 

GDP sees 0.1% growth but, while confidence is up, saving is at a five-year high as consumers squirrel away any extra cash. 

Bidding war between private equity companies ends in acquisition by buyout specialist KKR. 

48% of builders and plumbers say they were busier than expected with homeowners happy to spend on home improvements. 

Armed raiders escape with substantial sum of money after targeting cash van outside DIY store.