Chief financial officer expresses confidence ahead of next week's Akzo Nobel egm. 

Wholesaler delighted with turn-out for 150th anniversary and trade show, which sees record numbers attend. 

Gerry Murphy is to step down as group chief executive of B&Q parent company, Kingfisher. 

Top brands and more LOFA members sign up for July Summer Outdoor Living Exhibition. 

Businesses are in good shape, says Trevor Bish-Jones. 

Allen Petersen, founder of American Tool Companies Inc, died on Sunday October 28 at the age of 66. 

Supermarket giant outlines plans to raise growth, grow internet business, and acquire stores 'when appropriate'. 

Corby-based Cunningtons Tools has widened its customer base by launching an online tool shop promising delivery of items direct from stock. 

Heavy brand investment by Plasti-kote has driven growth in the spray paint market as GfK figures for September show that the market has grown by 7.1%. 

Sales boost indicates the Christmas period will be robust. 

Wickes has entered a franchise agreement with Moritz Home Improvements under which Moritz will develop home improvement stores in Ireland under the Wickes brand. 

Former Town & Country manager appointed to strengthen brand. 

Professional customer base accustomed to purchasing tools on the web, says sales and marketing director. 

Horticultural supplier Thompson & Morgan has acquired Guernsey-based Rainbow Flowers. 

Stuart Blight, garden centre manager at Hillier Hemel Hempstead cycled 60 miles for Macmillan Cancer Support in four and a half hours. 

Initial reaction to launch 'positive', says founder Jim Greenfield 

First half results show Argos generating 50% profit growth; Homebase 12%. 

DIY Week is pleased to announce that Gaggia UK will be a sponsor of Britain’s Best Retailer Training & Support award at the prestigious Britain’s Best Retailer Awards 2007. 

Amefa UK, owners of the Dine, So Eat and Richardson Sheffield Brands will sponsor this year's Best Multiple Housewares Retailer award. 

Flying Brands, the Jersey-based home shopping group, has said today its trading performance has been hit by the poor summer and strike action at the Royal Mail.