DIY independents' impressive run of sales growth came to an abrupt halt in the last three months of 2015 as they slumped into decline. 

Polder Housewares, a designer, marketer and distributor of branded housewares products across the kitchen storage and food prep, home organisation, and laundry categories, announced that it has been acquired by Topspin Partners. 

Members of the industry are being urged to get involved with this year's Greenfingers Garden Re-Leaf Day walk. 

West London-based independent civils merchant George Lines has become part of Lords Builders Merchants. 

The timing of GardenTags' live streamed debate, as outlined in our 'New blogging platform launched to boost gardening' story has been changed. 

The winners of the Garden Centre Association's (GCA) annual awards were announced at its conference in Brighton this week. 

Tesco has conceded that some of its past practices have been "both unsustainable and harmful to our suppliers". 

Wyevale Garden Centres (WGC) announced today that it has acquired Crowders Garden Centre of Horncastle, Lincolnshire, bringing its estate to 153 centres across England and Wales. 

Shopworkers trade union Usdaw is looking to have urgent talks with Wesfarmers, the new owner of Homebase. 

After exceptionally difficult weather conditions in December which are likely to challenge the success of this year's lawn care category, retailers are being urged to provide additional support and reassurance to customers. 

Logistics and parcel distribution company DX has announced the launch of DX Parcel Exchange, which allows consumers to collect their internet deliveries from over 1,000 convenient locations nationwide. 

A host of high-profile personalities is getting behind a new initiative to promote gardening. 

Kingfisher said this morning that it aims to deliver a £500m annual uplift in profit after five years, over and above its 'business as usual' profit. 

Value shoe retailer Brantano UK, which had been expanding its presence in garden centres, has gone into administration. 

Hundreds of jobs could be at risk at the supermarket chain's head office in Leeds on the back of poor performance over the Christmas period. 

Home Retail Group (HRG) confirmed today that it has signed an agreement to sell its Homebase business to leading Australian home improvement and outdoor living chain Bunnings. 

With ironic timing, as Australian chain Bunnings today announced that it had struck a deal to buy Homebase, Woolworths in Australia said it was exiting the home improvement business. 

Two long-standing retail businesses in Stamford, Lincolnshire - a hardware store and its partner tabletop shop - are closing down. 

As more people invest in better quality products, the bathroom market is estimated to have grown by around 5% last year. 

Wyevale Garden Centres (WGC) announced today it has acquired Woodcote Green Garden Centre, based in Wallington, Surrey.