An Essex branch of Wickes has been destroyed in a fire that tore through the building in the early hours of this morning. 

Six fire crews fail to save Bedfordshire site 

Parent company of HallsBeeline and Stanley Decorating team announces acquisition by German-based painting and decorating tools firm. 

Garden industry's big hitters claim top spot 

Leading home improvement retailer appoints new group finance director and chief executive, international. 

Asda non-food trading director Peter Pritchard will leave the supermarket chain following a reshuffling of its management team by chief executive Andy Bond. 

Homebase has announced the appointment of Leo Burnett as the company's new advertising agency. 

Two B&Q employees have been selected to represent Great Britain at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. 

Totally Secure, a brand new show for security product retailers and locksmiths will launch in January next year alongside established shows Totally DIY and Totally Tools. 

BHETA diy director Andy Vaughan is recovering well after suffering a minor stroke on June 30. 

UK retailers of glassware face supply shortages following the collapse into administration this month of one of Europe's biggest glassware manufacturers. 

Following news last week that discount supermarket chain Aldi planned to open a store a week for the foreseeable future, fixed price retailer Poundland has followed suit with an aggressive expansion plan. 

Dates for three strikes to be held by Argos distribution workers have been confirmed for later this month. 

Irish builders merchant chain, Grafton Group, which owns Woodies DIY and Atlantic Homecare, should look at merging with Wickes parent company Travis Perkins in the UK according to one senior Dublin analyst. 

Concern raised about the strength of its balance sheet 

Severe disruption expected as 67% vote for 24-hour strikes across four distribution centres 

Like-for-like sales fall 2.4% during the three months to June 28 at homewares retailer 

Environmental and ethical accreditation scheme for the selection of garden furniture and barbecues 

The popular TV presenter and game show host, Roy Walker will provide entertainment at this year's Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA) Awards held later this month. 

Manufacturer of bathroom, kitchen and architectural hardware hit by 'reluctance' of market to accept higher prices