The Garden Centre Association's (GCA) annual conference at the end of last month was one of the biggest in the association's 49-year history. 

Singer, song-writer and Strictly Come Dancing star Sophie Ellis-Bextor is to be the face of Dulux Colour of the Year 2015, Copper Blush. 

Outdoor heating products La Hacienda will celebrate its 25th anniversary with the official opening of new showroom facilities. 

Homebase has unveiled its spring/summer 2015 collection of outdoor living furniture and accessories, defined by three al fresco living trends. 

The winners of this year's British Hardware Federation Awards have been announced by the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA). 

Organisers of Totally DIY & Totally Tools have revealed that the shows will take place on a Tuesday and Wednesday next year, in a bid to create a more focused event. 

New efforts to crack down on illegally-sourced plywood imported from China have been backed by the Wood Panel Industries Federation (WPIF). 

Garden centre sales of wild bird food and associated products soared by 16% in January compared with the previous January, according to new Garden Centre Association (GCA) figures. 

With the release of the film Fifty Shades of Grey at the weekend, Gorilla Glue is urging its customers not to use its products if they wish to recreate scenes from the erotic film. 

Oak Furniture Land has successfully backed up its claim in a television advertisement that customers could have their goods in time for Christmas. 

Global colour authority Pantone has chosen Marsala, a robust and earthy wine red, as its colour of the year for 2015. 

In what has to be the most bizarre directive ever sent by a head office to its staff, B&Q is telling employees in all its branches to mug up on sexual bondage practices. 

Family-run distributor Jegs celebrates its 45th anniversary in April, having grown from an initial £400 investment into a multi-million pound company. 

Key members of the garden industry will join together to raise money for charity by taking part in a 20-mile sponsored walk along the Thames through London next month. 

Increased spending on higher value home improvements is benefiting the conservatory market, according to a new study. 

Wiltshire company Grip It Fixings, which successfully pitched for investment on Dragons' Den, has been named as one of Britain's most ground-breaking businesses. 

Independent tile retail giant Al-Murad is embroiled in a protracted legal wrangle over alleged health and safety breaches. 

No fewer than 40 Screwfix personnel came along to allow suppliers to 'meet the buyer' at the latest initiative organised by the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA). 

Tommy Walsh has hit back at DIY retailers who have questioned the quality of a range of £1 tools he is set to launch at Poundland. 

A significant decline in the floorcoverings market between 2008 and 2011 has been followed by a moderate but steady improvement.