Price competition hits margins but Wickes says it is confident of market share gains. 

London show is attracting a growing list of first-time exhibitors to the leading event for the diy and garden industries. 

Low-energy light bulbs are not only better for the environment, they’re also better for your wallet, says consumer watchdog. 

Market research company wants every guest to head home safely. 

Market to see increase to £16bn…but don’t celebrate just yet. 

Merchant installs section to capitalise on customer demand. 

Britain's largest retailer lanches environmentally-friendly brand and website to tap into consumer concerns. 

Ken Livingstone has chosen Andrew Morrison, regional director at B&Q as retail champion in a new programme that will celebrate the role Londoners can play in creating a more sustainable city. 

Robert Evans of Nibletts Mica Hardware in Builth Wells has won the Mica Achiever Award for 2007. 

New research underlines the potential of the internet for garden retailers. 

Dobbies chief executive, James Barnes, has spoken for the first time since the company’s takeover by retail giant, Tesco. 

Norfolk-based paint applicator manufacturer Hamilton Acorn, has announced the appointment of Darrin Heathershaw as national sales manager. 

BBC Good Homes and BBC Gardeners’ World have announced they will once again be sponsors of awards organised by DIY Week. 

Home Retail and Travis Perkins have bought 34 Focus DIY branches between them. 

Castle Security Services in Newcastle, Staffordshire closed last week. 

Stuart Blight garden centre manager at Hillier Hemel Hempstead will be cycling in support of the Macmillan cancer support on Friday, October 12. 

Vilmorin, the owner of Suttons, has announced it is to sell its seeds and garden products division after the results of a strategic review. 

Argos is promoting its largest ever catalogue with a viral campaign dominated by a giant sweet jar standing over two metres tall. 

One of the UK’s best known tool manufacturers, Irwin, has signed up as a new sponsor for Britain’s Best Retailer Awards. 

The best names in tools will be gathered under one roof next January when they exhibit at Totally Tools and the DIY & Garden trade shows.