A survey from Buildstore has found rising contractor rates are leading many people to do the work themselves. 

Jeremy Bird, managing director of Wickes, completed the ‘Three Peaks Challenge’ last week along with divisional director Ian Kennedy – and with time to spare. 

Draper Tools and Ardex Tiling Adhesives are supporting a DIY school set up 12 months ago by two residential property developers. 

The great and the good of the industry gathered together to raise more than £3,000 for charity at the 15th annual Hardware Trades Karting Challenge, organised by Stax Trade Centres joint md David Hibbert. 

Tool supplier proud to support the excellent work of the top retailers in Britain's Best Retail Awards 2008 

The deadline for entries into the GIMA awards 2008 is now only seven days away - Friday 20th June is the last day that entries can be accepted. 

Stanley announced this week that it had agreed to sell its laser levelling and measuring business to Bosch for a consideration of $205m. 

Like-for-like performance at home enhancement retailer stands at -12% for quarter; Argos' like-for-like sales flat 

Double-act of Grimsey and Hoskins comes to an end nearly a year after they were brought together for retailer's turnaround. 

Report on Thursday expected to show Argos remaining strong; Homebase to continue struggling. 

Products will be be available as the company's DIY/Retail Tape Range; plans to re-vamp and grow the existing Kwikgrip range. 

Scottish garden centre chain will be in private hands within a month. 

 

This is a period during which we review the next steps in considerable detail, chief executive says. 

Two of British industry's most famous names, Henry Squire & Sons and JCB, have joined forces to create a new range of heavy-duty security products for diy and trade markets. 

It seems it may not all be doom and gloom on the high street as the latest figures from the Retail Traffic Index (RTI) compiled by analysts SPSL show a marked increase in the number of non-food shopping trips made in May. 

Ceo Kingfisher says the seven step plan will reduce its reliance on sales growth in what could be a challenging year. 

Wholesaler enters administration after battling sales falls; agrees restructuring package, which sees business on a firmer footing, says spokesperson. 

Tv campaign to promote nation's largest tile retailer. 

Chain of shopping malls for the 60-plus baby-boomer generation as Scottish billionaire looks to exploit his £310m investment in garden centres.