Brushware supplier Charles Bentley & Son Ltd has announced a move to larger premises, due to its rapid expansion, with a multi-million pound investment in new offices and a design and merchandising centre. 

Multi brand home shopping firm Flying Brands has seen a difficult year as it announces results for 53 weeks to 2 January this year. 

Businesses are totally unprepared for Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) regulation, according to independent specialist environmental consultancy Envos. 

A universal on-pack recycling label has been launched today (18 March) by leading retailers. 

Three brave members of staff at a garden centre have waxed their chests to raise money for Comic Relief. 

Small appliances manufacturer Morphy Richards is the latest industry name to announce cost-cutting measures, including job losses. 

NMC (UK), manufacturer of synthetic foams, has announced the acquisition of decorative mouldings company Copley Décor for an undisclosed sum. 

Spend & Save, Homebase's in-house loyalty scheme is to be replaced by the now familiar Nectar points system. 

The District Court of Reykjavik has refused a petition by the Baugur Group for extension of the moratorium of the company and therefore forced it into administration. 

An advert for Oven Pride cleaner, part of a £1m TV campaign that kicked off last week, has had hundreds of complaints. 

The Garden Industry Manufactures Association GIMA's annual general meeting will focus on telling members how to survive the recession and move with modern technology. 

Homebase has seen sales dip 10.2% in the 12 months to February 28, while sales at sister company Argos dipped 4.8%. 

B&Q has found a unique way to market is latest 'loss leading' loft insulation deal. 

Consumers are more knowledgeable about internet applications then they are about basic DIY. 

The John Lewis partnership has revealed its unaudited results for year to January 31, 2009. 

Former Woolworths branch in Dorchester opens as ‘Wellies’ today with manager Claire Robertson back at the helm. 

DIY retailer’s employees rated ‘most engaged in the world’ as B&Q scoops Gallup Great Workplace Award. 

Struggling design and manufacturing firm Plasplugs has officially gone into administration. 

Tesco is set to carry on its recession beating expansion by snapping up abandoned pubs, according to reports. 

Talks between the owners of Makro and unions have failed to persuade the chain from closing three stores.