In the first initiative of its kind for Travis Perkins plc, the Innovation Awards will be open for entries next month. 

Wholesaler and distributor, Centurion Europe has set out an ambitious development strategy that it hopes will see the organisation break into new markets in 2016. 

Following the New Year acquisition of Bosmere Products by Tildenet, the transition of operations has has now been concluded, with all orders now being processed at Bristol headquarters of The Tildenet Group. 

Squire's Garden Centres has named former Scotts Miracle-Gro man Martin Breddy as managing director designate. 

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) Trust has completed its best year ever of approving grants to students of horticulture. 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is holding its next Credit Forum on March 9. 

Bradstone landscaping products supplier Aggregate Industries has been deposited into a Hall of Shame because of a claim that it has excessively long payment terms. 

January was a good month for consumer spending - and for the high street in particular. 

A struggling West Yorkshire garden centre has announced that it will close down at the end of this month. 

Following last month's acquisition of Crowders Garden Centre in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, Wyevale Garden Centres said today that the business is to have a change of name. 

Shoppers hitting the sales this January helped boost retail footfall in every region of the UK - apart from London and the south east. 

B&Q is raising its basic wage for employees - but cutting back on remuneration in other areas. 

US home improvement giant Lowe's is buying Canadian retail rival Rona in a friendly takeover for C$3.2bn. 

Investigators at Shropshire Fire & Rescue rule an overnight blaze at timber and fencing firm Tafs Garden Co was sparked by "abnormal electrical activity" 

Hiatt Hardware UK will move to a new 55,000sq ft unit in Aston, Birmingham, after acquiring the space from manufacturer Hydraforce for an undisclosed sum. 

More than 40 firefighters and six fire engines attended a major blaze at Shropshire timber and fencing supplier Tafs Garden Co last night. 

As had been widely predicted, Sainsbury's went back to Home Retail Group (HRG) this week with a formal offer for the business - effectively Argos. 

Poundbury Gardens, which is part of The Gardens Group, is searching for a local charity or not-for-profit organisation to donate 10% of its takings to during its 10th anniversary celebrations, which take place between Tuesday, March 1 and Thursday, March 10. 

Well-known Newcastle store Dochertys is the latest hardware independent to announce that it is closing down for good. 

Builder's merchanting and DIY business Grafton Group has completed the acquisition of another merchant, Allsand Supplies.