Members of the British Home Enhancement Trade Association will be showcasing their products to over 140,000 consumers at this November's BBC Good Food Show. 

CBI Wales describes proposition by Welsh Assembly Government as a "big rush" and claim that some big retailers are not even aware of the plans, which could come into effect as early as next spring. 

RHS survey reveals a 'gardening renaissance' with increasing numbers of people joining their local garden and allotment clubs. 

Full-time retail employment was up 3.6% for the second quarter of 2010, compared with the same period last year, according to the BRC-Bond Pearce Retail Employment Monitor. 

Mary Portas will headline at the Horticultural Trades Association Garden Futures Conference in October. 

The average UK family was £7 a week worse off in June 2010 compared with last year, while a nationwide poll revealed that just 34% of people currently feel secure in their job. 

B&Q is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability with the launch of a new own-label range called 'Home Eco at B&Q' and its first Fairtrade products. Its exclusive JCB tool range will also be in store this year. 

Smoothie machines and peanut butter makers are among 10 products written off as worthless in the latest issue of Which? magazine. 

Despite summer holidays and warm weather, customers "were in the mood for spending", sending furniture sales soaring at the department store. 

BHETA has welcomed two new DIY members to the association: Yale EMEA and Hozelock. 

BDC 2008, the latest incarnation of the troubled Bridisco wholesale business, entered administration on July 20 and was sold the same day. 

Travis Perkins has posted interim results ahead of management expectations for the six months to June 30, 2010. 

Brits are spending money on beds and bedroom furniture, despite high-ticket prices, while the rest of the floorcoverings and furniture market continues to struggle. 

Sales on the high street increased in July compared with 2009, surpassing retailers' expectations, according to the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey. 

US tool manufacturers Danaher Tool Group and Cooper Tools have launched joint tool venture Apex Tool Group. 

Fashion and homewares retailer Matalan has reported like-for-like sales growth of 3% for the 13 weeks to May 29, 2010. 

Wilkinson posts strong results and announces significant expansion of own brand products and major push in Scotland. 

Consumer confidence has fallen for the first time in a year, according to a new survey by market research company Nielsen and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) released today. 

DIY Week is calling on all suppliers to nominate their customers for Britain's Best Retailer Awards 2010. 

John Lewis has launched a corporate sales service to help organisations furnish their offices.