Bond It, the manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, PU foams, waterproofing compounds and other building chemicals, has taken major steps to strengthen the environmental credentials of its products and working practices. 

Dulux's parent company AkzoNobel has become the first paint company globally to achieve the BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing accreditation. 

Grovewell Garden Centre has acquired its third centre at Hawkinge, near Folkestone, and says it is on target to be open for business by May. 

Salter triumphed at Home Hardware Southwest's spring trade show earlier this month, earning the title of Best Display Stand. 

Thirty-six British garden and pet product suppliers presented their latest ranges to buyers from Dubai, Finland, France, Italy, Spain and the US at the latest Meet the Buyers events held by Gardenex and PetQuip. 

Toolstation has been revealed as one of four companies shortlisted to win this year's Which? Retailer of the Year title. 

The Wyevale garden centre formerly known as Crowders has been renamed Wolds View following 2,000 votes from the local community. 

Members of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) saw sales of houseplants climb an impressive 30% during February 2016 compared with the same month last year. 

George Osborne announced plans this week to lower business rates for some 250,000 small firms across the UK. 

Garden Industry Manufacturers' Association director Vicky Nuttall will be taking on the challenge of a 20 mile charity walk this Friday (March 18) to raise money for industry charity Greenfingers. 

Yale is running a major consumer marketing campaign called Security Spring Clean, designed to drive to demand for security products throughout the spring months and beyond. 

According to data released by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) the sale of home accessories was one of just three categories to show retail growth during the month of February, the others being furniture and health and beauty. 

Ladder manufacturer Werner Company has acquired wheelbarrow supplier CDH, including the Centaure, Duarib and Haemmerlin brands. 

Six companies have joined the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA). 

Home Retail Group has announced its full year results - including figures for Homebase and Argos for what will almost definitely be the last time. 

Expansion at fresh-faced online tile retailer Tile Mountain is to see the company invest £10m in purpose-built new premises. 

MPs in the Commons rejected proposals to allow councils to extend opening hours on Sundays for larger retailers yesterday. 

In a new service linked to its Meet the Buyer days, The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is making detailed profiles of the leading multiple retailers available to members. 

International hardware fair Eisenwarenmesse closed yesterday, with organisers reporting "crowded aisles and full order books." 

Bord na Móna UK's Growise multi-purpose grow bag has been recommended by consumer ratings magazine Which? Gardening.