The credit crunch and subsequent recession have forced Footprint Tools into making a "dignified exit" from the market. 

Builders merchant chain takes home four silver awards from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). 

In line with recent reports about a rise in retail footfall in April, the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor has shown the best retail sales growth for three years. 

Wyevale will launch landscaping and fencing centres in eight of its centres this month and throughout June, each measuring up to 300sq m. 

New 8,000 sq ft site allows company to display every item in its range, including furniture and outdoor living products. 

BRC says Low Pay Commission made the "right decision for these difficult times". 

Garden tools manufacturer Fiskars is appealing to the public to nominate community garden spaces throughout the UK that are in need of some serious attention. 

Builders Merchant Travis Perkins has announced this morning a rights issue to raise gross proceeds of around £314m - £300m net of expenses - through the sale of almost 86 million new shares. 

Builders merchant opens brand new outlet in its 140th year of trading, following a £1.5m investment. 

Tesco-owned garden centre chain Dobbies, the second largest in the UK after Wyevale, has bucked the sales trend of the past 12 months with an annual sales increase of 12% taking turnover to £97m. 

Lincolnshire business to shut its doors for the last time next month after more than 100 years of trading. 

Department store chain to roll out up to 50 specialist home stores across UK and Ireland as part of a £6m initiative. 

Garden retailers are "bucking the trend" according to the GCA, as people choose to stay at home this spring. 

Positive signs for retailers but experts warn not to view figures as "sure signs of green shoots of recovery". 

Garden products company's share price rises 11.64% following release of trading update ahead of interim results. 

Sister companies form newly created business, to provide customers with complete package in door and window hardware. 

Paint company teams up with metal packaging supplier Impress in a ‘bring-back’ scheme to recycle used paint cans. 

TTA gala dinner raises £14,000 for Children Today Charitable Trust - its nominated charity of the year. 

Pam Plant, housewares director of the British Home Enhancement Trades Association, has resigned after nine years in the role. 

Tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage caused at Oswestry branch by fire, which firefighters believe was started deliberately.