The GMB union is describing as "scandalous" the way in which B&Q is cutting workers' weekend and overtime pay to offset the higher costs of the new National Living Wage. 

A recent nationwide survey from JJ Roofing Supplies concluded that a high number of British people don't feel confident tackling basic DIY tasks on their own. 

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the dates and speakers for its seventh annual catering conference, including the Maitre D from Channel 4 show 'First Dates.' 

Professional hand tool supplier C.K tools has launched a new range of underwear to offer comfort and support to professional tradesmen. C.K briefs are available in the brand's signature colours - black and yellow. 

Home Retail Group has confirmed it is backing Sainsbury's £1.4bn proposal to take over Argos. 

The number of independent retailers increased by just 117 shops last year, according to data released by the Local Data Company (LDC) and British Independent Retailers Association (bira), the smallest number since LDC records began in 2006. 

Retailers are bracing themselves for tomorrow's introduction of the new National Living Wage (NLW), expecting to be amongst the hardest-hit of all businesses by the new regulations. 

Argos has sold its National distribution centre in Burton-upon-Trent to property investment company Tritax Big Box in a £74.65m deal. 

High street shops suffered the brunt of Storm Katie over the Easter bank holiday weekend, according to market research company Springboard. 

Bosses at Homebase's new Australian owner Wesfarmers have pledged to pay workers aged under 25 the new living wage. 

The Steamer Trading cookshop chain has acquired up-market London cookshop Divertimenti. 

London & Lancs has taken on the UK distribution of Geka, one of Europe's leading horticultural and gardening brands. 

The paint, wallcoverings and woodcare market has enjoyed a welcome boost in recent years - thanks in no small part to the 'do-it-for-me' trend. 

An upbeat group of speakers gave key advice tailored especially for independent DIY and hardware retailers at a recent forum hosted by the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA). 

The weather may have put many DIYers off shopping this Easter bank holiday, but A-lister Brad Pitt was apparently not one of them. 

Squire's Garden Centre staff member Lynn Street recently took part in a charity fire walk in West Byfleet to raise money for the Woking and Sam Beare Hospices. 

Founded in 1843, the home improvement industry's own charity, Rainy Day Trust, celebrates its 173rd anniversary today, March 24. 

Fashion, home and garden retailer Next posted its annual results today, revealing overall sales up 3.7% and pre-tax profits up 5% to £821m. 

The relative affordability of garden buildings as a way of adding to accommodation is just one of the factors that helped grow the market by around 3.5% last year. 

Rowlinson Garden Products has been appointed by ShelterLogic as its UK distributor of the ShelterLogic lawn and garden range.