The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) says 2014 was nothing short of a sensation for BIRA Direct and the independent retailers it supplied with product during the year. 

The impact of theft on UK retailers has reached its highest level in a decade. 

Growing media supplier William Sinclair today described the 12 months to September 30 2014 as "disappointing", as it released its results for the year. 

The Range is set to open its newest store next week. 

Clothing was the biggest seller at garden centres in December, according to the Garden Centre Association (GCA). 

William Sinclair has signed a national distribution agreement with wholesaler Decco covering the company's J Arthur Bower's, Growing Success, New Horizon and Deadfast brands. 

Embattled grocer Tesco has ditched its plans for a joint venture with Dobbies in East Kilbride. 

One of Britain's fastest-growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, has opens two new branches in the Greater London areas of Sydenham and Isleworth today. 

Discount retailer Poundland is partnering with celebrity builder and DIY expert Tommy Walsh for the launch of a new range of DIY essentials. 

Like-for-like sales at Homebase were up 0.6% in the 18 weeks to January 3 2015, although the programme of store closures resulted in total sales declining by 2.7% to £451m. 

The Range is to take on the site currently occupied by Buyology at Stadium Retail Park in St Austell, Cornwall. 

An overwhelming majority (94%) of UK homeowners would rather spend money improving their current home than sell up and move on, suggests new research. 

Non-food shopping trips in December were up 2.7% on December 2013, but much of the rise was down to post-Christmas sales, exchanges and returns. 

Multi-category US housewares brand Polder Housewares has opened operations in the UK. 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is set to team up with UK multi-channel retailer Argos for another of its Meet the Buyer days. 

South-west discount chain Trago Mills is set to celebrate its 50th birthday in 2015 and is planning several special promotions and activities across the year. 

In a new initiative for the 2015 Totally shows the organising team has put together a new hospitality package aimed at 2014's top-spending independents. 

Travis Perkins group commercial director Ian Preedy will speak at the next British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) member forum on January 15 

The new-look show proved a hit, as well over half of space is already sold, with a host of brands making a return to exhibit in September 15. 

To celebrate the New Year and the start of the gardening season, the Scotts sales team is hitting the road in style.