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Decco man celebrates 25 years' service

Paul Conway's quarter century with wholesaler is rewarded 
15 June 2009

Garden centre reports 70% sales boost after £1m makeover

Golden Acres group's investment in John Browns Garden Centre pays off after two years of hard work. 
12 June 2009

B&Q steps up pressure on rival retailers

DIY chain offers 15% off everything this weekend on top of any other deals running in store. 
12 June 2009

Glee organiser bullish about competition.

Most people want a September garden exhibition, claims Glee show director Daniel Thurlow. 
12 June 2009

GCA announces new chairman

Martin Stewart to enjoy a second stint. 
12 June 2009

Argos and Homebase enjoy 'better than expected sales'

Home Retail Group posts positive Q1 results on the back of strong gardening and outdoor living sales. 
11 June 2009

Wickes names Store Manager of the Year

Simon Cowling from Stevenage has been named the Wickes Store Manager of the Year. 
11 June 2009

Reward offered after Bentley Plant Centre robbed

Garden centre puts up £1,000 for information leading to the recovery of stolen trees and shrubs worth £4,000. 
11 June 2009

Which? magazine slaps warning on B&Q barbecue

Gardening title deems Quebec Round barbecue a safety hazard in latest charcoal grill test. 
10 June 2009

Glee to face competitor exhibition

Garden Expo will become "the flagship event for the garden and outdoor living sector", hopes organiser. 
10 June 2009

UK retail sales fall 0.8% in May

Like-for-like sales disappointing after 'strong Easter boost' in April, while online and mail order non-food sales 7.6% higher than a year ago. 
9 June 2009

Fire at Rushmere DIY

Firefighters spend more than an hour to get blaze under control at DIY store in Lowestoft, Suffolk at the weekend. 
9 June 2009

Debenhams raises £323m to help slash debt

Department store chain sells new shares to reduce £970m debt and help fund future expansion. 
5 June 2009

New chairman for Wyevale

The Board of Wyevale has announced the appointment of Andrew Sells as chairman, replacing Sir Tom Hunter. 
5 June 2009

Suppliers push for breakaway associations

Several prominent housewares suppliers have called for breakaway associations in the face of BHETA's merger with the BJGF (British jewellery, giftware and finishing federation). 
4 June 2009

William Sinclair profits from GYO

William Sinclair's interim results for the six months to March 31 have shown a return to profitability despite being compared with a nine-month period the year before. 
4 June 2009

Stax reveals bullish sales figures

Stax Trade Centres has consistently outperformed the market this spring, purchasing director Simon Wright said this week. 
4 June 2009

Online spending will increase to £20.9bn this year

Recession drives customers online in search of bargains with the e-tail market set to expand by 13.3% over the course of the year. 
3 June 2009

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2009 highlights

DIY Week paid a visit to the gardening event of the year to see what inspiration some of the industry's biggest names had to offer. Click through for Chelsea image gallery. 
3 June 2009

BHF’s raises concerns with Government over battery legislation

Changes to regulations means battery recycling scheme is "a bit more manageable" for smaller retailers but some issues still need to be resolved. 
3 June 2009
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