French DIY retailers have moved a step closer to full freedom to trade on Sundays with a new ruling from the country's government. 

B&Q has come first in a list of the top 20 DIY and hardware stores in Britain that has been compiled by The Telegraph. Companies range from country-wide chains to "independent gems". 

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has revealed the names of the two winning garden centres for its Christmas display competition. 

Boundary Mill Stores has unveiled plans to expand its existing business at its site in Colne, near Burnley, to include a new garden centre and farm shop. 

Retail sales have recovered strongly in the year to December, bouncing back after two disappointing months, the CBI has announced. 

The Leekes Retail & Leisure Group has reported strong profits for its recent financial year and it looks set for a successful consecutive year too. 

As Brits prepare to spend Christmas day with family and friends, many fear they could experience a festive disaster at home. 

Online shopping sales across the main Christmas period this year are expected to total £890m, with 45 million hours spent browsing sites over the main festive days. 

As part of the Garden Re-Leaf Day campaign next year, participating garden centres could win a "money-can't buy, footfall-boosting" visit from ITV gardener David Domoney next March. 

Kingfisher is among a group of leading UK PLCs and multinationals working with NGOs to encourage businesses to make commitments to become "Net Positive". 

The UK's best and worst online retailers have been named, and more retailers have fallen into the category of "underperforming", including B&Q. 

Forty per cent of households plan to buy some kind of garden furniture over the coming year, a comprehensive new report from the Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association (LOFA) reveals. 

John Lewis today announced plans to open a new At Home outlet in Horsham as early as autumn 2015. 

Home superstore The Range has announced it is to open two new stores early next year, in Sheffield and Gloucester. 

Retailers are now staking everything on December, as the latest footfall figures reveal another disappointing performance in November. 

Waiting in for online shopping to be delivered will cost the British economy £868m this Christmas, according to research by parcel delivery company CollectPlus. 

Dulux has announced the shortlist for its Let's Colour Awards 2014, including a fireworks display, a fashion designer and a unique art collection in London. 

US retailer Williams-Sonoma has opened its first European store in London under the West Elm furniture and room decor brand. 

Phase two of the £10m expansion at Bents Garden & Home is set to get underway in January, the company has announced. 

As the annual rush to sign up thousands of seasonal retail workers gets under way, a leading legal firm has compiled a list of top tips for employers of temporary staff.