Mark Skelton, former publisher of DIY Week, Hardware & Garden Review and Housewares Magazine died on Friday September 12. He was 48. 

Chairman maintains the retail business is not for sale but is open to suggestions about its future. 

Supermarket chain becomes latest retailer to slash prices in bid to entice value-conscious consumers. 

James Gower confirms departure; details of new exhibition expected in October. 

Figures from BRC indicate restaurants and fashion the main beneficiaries as rain and discounts force shopper indoors. 

Home Retail Group to write down 'hundreds of millions' of pounds on value of assets at DIY giant to reflect poor trading conditions. 

Project is part of a £2m development to add departments including a food shop, flower shop, and coffee shop. 

More retailers have already signed up for more copies of the Cook's Companion than in any previous year, says CHA chairman Caroline Gordon. 

Caulders Garden Centre in Kirkintilloch has been named as the Garden Centre Association’s Best Garden Centre in Scotland for 2008. 

Gordon Brown's energy efficiency giveaway prompts special offers on eco-products. 

Hitwise analysis shows DIY and furniture retailers overtaking estate agents as property downturn hits home. 

Revised planning permission requirements could create buzz of activity around home improvements as property owners opt to create more space in their existing homes. 

Bathroom accessories supplier appoints Pricewaterhouse Coopers to sell group as a going concern. 

Home furnishings retailer sees pre-tax profits grow 19.8% and strengthens market share; upbeat on future prospects despite dip in like-for-like sales for last 10 weeks. 

Argos and Homebase suffer at hands of consumer slowdown; group still expects to meet half-year profit expectations. 

Following news that the distribution company has entered administration this week, managing director Geoff Hounslea comments on the situation. 

The cathedral city of Cologne, which plays host to the international garden show, once again received praise from exhibitors at spoga+gafa 2008. 

Following its incredibly successful launch last year, the Housewares Conference will return in Spring 2009. 

B&Q told press ad claiming a spotlight was cheaper than one from John Lewis must not appear again in its current form. 

Begbies Traynor appointed to handle case of national housewares and DIY distributor.