Sentry Safe UK has announced the acquisition of US business Schwab Corporation for an undisclosed sum. 

German manufacturer and distributor of decorating sundries mako GmbH has signed a deal to re-introduce the Marshall's range of brushes and rollers to the UK market. 

Steve Johnson succeeds Trevor-Bish Jones as chief executive of troubled high-street retailer 

Electrical appliance manufacturer Bosch and tableware company Royal Doulton have been featured in top ten of the UK's favourite brands. 

Older employees are happiest at work, according to survey commissioned by Vodafone. 

Retail sales in the capital have seen an 8.7% rise for June 2008 compared to same month last year. 

French study proves customers still enticed by clever pricing. 

Nursery proud of its long-serving members of staff. 

76% of online retailers have seen an increase in sales over the last 12 months. 

Online business designed to serve painting and decorating professionals without trade account restrictions. 

'Millionaire shoplifter' sentenced to more than two years in prison for money laundering after arrest at Homebase in Altrincham. 

GfK's barometer finds the winners and losers from April to June in the DIY market. Speaking to DIY Week, GfK outlines what's going on in the market at the moment. 

Despite yesterday's reports in the national press about a Crown management buyout, the company is refusing to confirm or deny that the company has been bought. 

Carpetright, the UK's biggest retailer of floorcoverings announced today a fall in first quarter sales. 

Tefal has taken the top spot in Which?'s recent review of the best irons on the market. 

The beleaguered gift list business has announced that administrators KPMG were called in this morning after a period of uncertainty about the future of the business. 

French home improvement retailer Groupe Adeo S.A. buys Italian business for €560m. 

Trading conditions 'remain challenging' with decline in revenue. 

City analysts have welcomed Kingfisher's latest results and the surprise sales uplift seen by B&Q, which helped the Kingfisher share price shoot up 6.5% on the London exchange (July 24). 

Totally Secure, the new show to run alongside Totally DIY and Totally Tools in January, has already attracted some of the biggest names in the industry.