Watford-based tool supplier suffers heavy damage following a suspicious fire last week. 

Following a unanimous Board decision on October 30, members of the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) have been asked to vote on a proposal that will see their Association join forces with the British Jewellery, Giftware and Finishing Federation (BJGF) to form a new 'super federation'. 

John Lewis sales figures plunged by 14% last week fueling fears cash conscience customers are trading down from the high-end stores due to the economic turn down. 

16 outlets across UK to slash prices on Royal Worcester and Spode pottery following firm’s entry into administration. 

B&Q has joined forces with affordable housing scheme Home to give residents the chance to take practical courses in subjects like flooring and gardening. 

Retailers across the sector are celebrating this week after scooping Gold Awards at this year's Britain's Best Retailer Awards. 

Figures released today (November 20) by the Office of National Statistics show improved year-on-year sales in the retail sector. 

Businesses looking to boost profits this Christmas with festive trees have been forced to source them closer to home, according to the British Christmas Tree Grower's Association. 

Restructuring specialist Hilco in the picture to snap up the troubled chain if board members are able to secure support of Woolworth’s lenders and shareholders. 

A possible European Commission led ban on the use of dichloromethane would affect 90% of all paint strippers currently on the market, according to a Scottish MEP. 

Marks & Spencer has launched an international delivery service giving potentially millions of customers access to its home accessories range through the internet. 

Majority of job losses will take place in UK as building materials supplier reacts to market with ‘aggressive but measured cost reduction’. 

Ten Garden Centre Association stores from around the country are battling it out for the Ruxley Rose plant retailing competition. 

Wickes poll reveals 60% of Britain’s tradesmen now down tools for a cup of coffee rather than the nation’s favourite, a cup of tea. 

Landscaping company blames ‘poor summer weather’ and weak demand as like-for-like revenue falls to £128m. 

The pop-star turned horticulturalist has officially opened the plant in Cheshire. 

The new-look Leekes' Building Centre was officially opened in June after the firm identified a local market in Llantrisant, Glamorgan for easy access to building materials and cost-effective ranges. 

At a time when there is so much bad news in the marketplace and so many companies are struggling, it's a pleasure to report some good news. Home Hardware Scotland's autumn sales brochure has seen a like-for-like sales rise of 20.5% compared with last year – proving people are still spending. 

Eighth consecutive weekly decline for the department store chain as director Nat Wakely blames economic uncertainty and ‘grim weather’ for difficult trading conditions. 

Family-run DIY store John Lyne Home Improvements has rebranded and is now known as John Lyne Home Hardware.