The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) set out its strong support for the Government's proposals to devolve power over Sunday trading rules, arguing that a relaxation of the rules would deliver significant economic benefits for garden centres and wider social benefits to families and hobby gardeners. 

Haskins, Gardensite.co.uk, Blue Diamond, Homebase and John Lewis were named as the winners of the inaugural Glee Buyers Power List at this week's show. 

Sales at Screwfix continued to storm ahead in the half year to August 1 2015, parent Kingfisher said today. 

Nine ground-breaking new garden products have triumphed in the Glee New Product Awards 2015, it was revealed at this week's show. 

Country goods chain Countrywide has opened its 67th store in the UK with the launch on Saturday of its latest outlet, in Shrewsbury. 

The garden landscape materials market enjoyed strong growth in 2014 - up 7% - thanks to a mix of good weather, the improving economy and increased consumer confidence. 

Not being able to ring a call centre based in the UK is the nation's biggest customer service bugbear, according to new Which? research. 

The Garden Industry Manufacturers' Association (GIMA) has boosted its membership with 15 more newcomers from various sections of the garden retail market. 

Sales within Next's newest large-format Home & Fashion stores smashed their targets in the first half of the retailer's year. 

Dulux Trade has unveiled a new initiative, the Masters Series, to recognise outstanding decorating work amongst tradespeople. 

Kitchenware supplier Joseph Joseph's innovative waste and recycling bin, Totem, has taken a top award at the Maison & Objet homewares fair in Paris. 

Despite continued store closures knocking Homebase's total sales for the quarter, like-for-like (LFL) figures were positive, boosted particularly by big-ticket lines. 

Fire safety products manufacturer Kidde Safety has renewed its national warehousing and distribution contract with XPO Logistics for a further two years. 

Following a detailed review of raw material, quality and performance, Westland Horticulture says it will be removing green waste from all its existing Sinclair products for the 2016 season. 

Wyevale Nurseries' new plant Salvia 'Love and Wishes' won the Best Plant Introduction - Nursery Stock Award at the Four Oaks Trade Show. 

BlackRock Real Estate has acquired the portfolio of eight garden centres within The BlackRock UK Long Lease Property Fund from LaSalle Investment Management. 

Dunlop Adhesives has announced that well-established independent Ace Décor Preston is now stocking its new Pro Décor range. 

Building checmicals manufacturer Bond It has opened a new training centre at its head offices and manufacturing site in Elland, West Yorkshire. 

Home furnishings retailer Habitat is reportedly poised for significant expansion. 

UK retail traffic dropped in August, with shopper numbers 5.4% lower than in July, when they reached their summertime peak.