The British Retail Consortium is calling on the Government to cut the "excessive" charges banks levy on retailers for accepting plastic. 

Despite faster economic growth in 2010, urgent action to reduce the budget deficit could prolong recovery. 

Noor Ramjanally who was found to have been wandering around his local DIY store at the time he claimed two BNP thugs abducted him at knifepoint, is found guilty of perverting the course of justice. 

Tile manufacturer blames cash flow problems as it becomes the latest victim of recent tough trading conditions in the furniture and floorcoverings sector. 

The 2011 International Hardware Association Biennial Congress will be held during the show in Las Vegas in May. 

Tesco has reported a rise in UK overall like-for-like sales of just 0.1% (VAT adjusted, excluding petrol) for the 13 weeks to May 30, due to rising fuel prices and low food inflation. 

B&Q's parent company Kingfisher plc has been recognised for its commitment to spearheading sustainable timber sourcing practices at this year's Business Commitment to the Environment (BCE) Environmental Leadership Awards. 

Independent family-run garden centre business received the award at this year's Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber Business Awards. 

Company expands with new site in Grangemouth, Scotland. 

Retail sales in the capital up 11.6% on like-for-like basis, boosted by improved consumer confidence and widespread discounting. 

New research from mortgage lender Halifax shows UK homeowners are spending £1,000 more than last year on home improvements. 

Shop price inflation slows to 1.8% in May, with clothes and electrical cheaper than last year, as retailers try and encourage shoppers to spend. 

Swedish fashion retailer H&M is set to launch its homewares range in the UK this autumn. 

Home Retail Group (HRG) has reported a dip in sales at both Homebase and Argos for the 13 weeks to May 29, 2010. 

Survey reveals that women prefer men who can tackle jobs around the home to those who are handy in the garden, despite just 38% of male respondents admitting they enjoy DIY. 

What does Kingfisher ceo Ian Cheshire think retailers need to do to 'win the game'? How is B&Q's product-sourcing strategy changing going forward? Just two of the questions addressed today at the inaugural European Home Improvement Forum organised by EDRA and Fediyma. 

Muslim leader who accused BNP thugs of snatching him from his home and driving him out to Epping Forest was seen on CCTV browsing the aisles of his local DIY store at the time. 

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is running a series of security and loss prevention workshops as customer theft and staff attacks are shown to be on the rise. 

UK retail sales values up 0.8% on last year, as consumer confidence shows signs of improvement, boosting leisure items. 

JWP has moved to reassure its customers that orders will not be "disrupted" by the recent Typhoon administration.