Michael Dandy, former md of builders merchants chain Gibbs & Dandy, died last month aged 56. 

Redevelopment of Percy Thrower's Gardening Centre will see the addition of a Waitrose store on site. 

B&Q is launching nine new 'You Can Do It Centres' this weekend, following the success of the first six. 

While confidence is still hovering slightly above recession levels, a modest two point decline in April suggests some stability. 

Findings reveal that men are no longer held responsible for tackling household DIY jobs, while picking up a paintbrush is seen by many as the easiest DIY task. 

From July 1, imports from China and Hong Kong must carry proof that they comply with limits on the release of harmful chemicals. 

General merchandise retailer hopes to takes on leases of "a handful" of properties occupied by collapsed DIY chain to help with its own expansion plans. 

Toby Roberts, owner of independent hardware shop chain D&G Hardware, has added the fifth store to his expanding portfolio of stores. 

Industry charity the Rainy Day Trust has received a much-needed boost of nearly £1,800 thanks to the generosity of guests at last week's Product of the Year Awards, organised by DIY Week and its sister magazine Housewares. 

Retail guru to lead an independent review to identify what the Government can do to tackle the issue of empty shops and develop more prosperous and diverse high streets. 

Administrator Ernst & Young confirms it has agreed to sell up to 13 stores and transfer all associated employees to the Travis Perkins-owned DIY chain for £8.4m. 

Gold and Silver accolades handed out to the host of industry names that triumphed at this year's awards event. 

Home Hardware Scotland has reported a record month for April, with turnover up by 12.3%. 

Retailers in DIY and hardware sector report uplift in Q1, while furniture and floorcoverings see a return to growth. 

The latest Garden Market Update from the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) reveals a strong start to 2011, with trade across the sector up on 2010 and 2009 levels, boosted by the warm spring. 

Footprint Sheffield chairman John James (Jack) Jewitt has died, aged 87. 

Electricals retailer Comet has seen like-for-like sales plummet 15.2% for the fourth quarter, as the company continues to struggle in difficult economic conditions. 

Ernst & Young says it has received a "fantastic level of interest" in Focus DIY, which it is looking to sell as a going concern after the company entered administration on May 5. 

Sales of DIY and garden products saw an uplift in April, helped by warm weather and Easter promotions, while homewares struggled as mindsets turned away from indoor products. 

The UK economy will continue to make headway in 2011, the CBI has predicted, but growth will remain sluggish, restrained by fiscal consolidation and further erosion of household spending power.