The Garden Industry Manufacturers' Association (GIMA) AGM took place on April 14 at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre, with over 80 members in attendance. 

B&Q has confirmed that its store in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, will close this weekend - more than six months ahead of schedule and resulting in around 50 job losses. 

Adhesives, sealants and decorating brand HIPPO has announced it is supporting Children with Cancer UK as its chosen charity this year. 

Following a full consultation with all members in March the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has declared a neutral position on the EU Referendum. 

A new report from the Local Data Company has shown that the number of short-term vacant units across towns in the UK has increased by 85% during the first quarter of 2016. 

Following the uproar on B&Q's changes to staff wages - in which the retailer pledged to raise basic pay while cutting wages elsewhere - bosses have made the decision to extend compensations which they say will mean most staff are "better off or unaffected". 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) will be sponsoring an exciting programme of content at this year's Exclusively Housewares and Exclusively Electrical Shows, all dedicated to unveiling the latest consumer trends information to retailers, suppliers and the media. 

The fourth Global DIY Summit will welcome a record number of retailer this year, with 260 from 45 countries having signed up to attend the Stockholm event this June. 

Squire's Garden Centre in Long Ditton has a stylish new look, following a £700,000 refurbishment. 

Silverline is once again sponsoring a top British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) team, having won the championship with Jason Plato as team Silverline Chevrolet back in 2010. 

Topps Tiles has joined The Furniture Ombudsman (TFO) which means it has pledged to abide by a Code of Practice to give customers more rights. 

The Range's founder and owner Chris Dawson has reportedly revealed plans to expand the store into Germany. 

Tesco boss Dave Lewis has started the process of selling Dobbies Garden Centres as part of a clear out of "loss-making businesses", according to a Sky News report. 

Dulux Trade has donated a range of paints to be used to inject colour into the Phoenix Unit at London's Springfield University Hospital. 

The market for small and medium renewable energy products is "likely to face significant challenges" in the near future according to research company AMA. 

The 2016 PetQuip Awards - recognising outstanding retailers and suppliers in the pet industry - received an enthusiastic response when it officially launched at the PATS Sandown show in March. 

Following an anonymous tip received by DIYWeek.net, Homebase's new owner Wesfarmers has confirmed that 149 support role jobs will be axed over the next few weeks. 

A major European online marketplace for DIY and gardening products is now looking to challenge B&Q and Homebase head-on following a cash injection of £10.4m. 

B&Q has asked diyweek.net to clarify its position on payment of the new National Living Wage (NLW). 

A successful chain of open pit BBQ restaurants - the first of its kind in the UK - is to open a site in Glasgow after proving popular in Sheffield and Leeds.