Company restructuring paying dividends as group profits rise 72% for the year ending June 30, 2007. 

The tile retailer has pleased the markets with a forecast indicating sales for the 52 weeks to September 30 are likely to be 15% ahead. 

B&Q has launched its own Handyman service prompted, the retailer says, by 42% of homeowners who have said they would rather ask someone else for help. 

B&Q delivers 5% rise in sales while the international division generates 14% increase. 

Sir Tom Hunter has splashed out more from his £50m war chest of cash to buy north east based Peter Barratt’s Garden Centres. 

Eye-catching product offered visitors a comical solution to water shortages. 

As part of a new initiative to get kids outdoors and playing sport, Johnsons Lawn Seeds is donating rugby balls to local schools and youth organisations. 

Increase in sales suggests the market is experiencing more than just a short-term revival 

B&Q is to unveil its move to attract more female diyers with new branding and a series of tv adverts. 

The homewares retailer posted record results and profits with sales for the year to June 30 surging 7.8%. 

Australian barbecue manufacturer celebrates its name in print with a gold-plated grill. 

Webbs, the award-winning garden centre is being showcased to international leaders in the world-wide gardening industry. 

Annual summer sale generates £1,100 for the industry charity. 

A new tree for small gardens and a global tracking system for dogs were among the launches which were singled out for praise on the opening day of Glee yesterday. 

B&Q's parent company, Kingfisher, is expected to report a 3% increase in first half-year profits on Thursday. 

AHS Direct, the East Sussex-based online provider of home and garden supplies has launched a national Help a Hedgehog Campaign 

Visitors treated to product showcases from big industry names 

Bissell’s Gary Clowes has been promoted to the position of UK general sales and marketing manager, reporting to Charles Gordon the company’s international markets director. 

Isaac Lord md Andrew Weiss has raised £8,000 for the Rainy Day Trust, the industry charity, with a storming performance in the Great River Race on the Thames on September 8. 

Knights Garden Centre is launching a new-look website in a bid to build on its telephone ordering system.