B&Q will shortly unveil a new range aimed entirely at attracting a market of 25 million over-fifties. 

B&Q ceo replaces outgoing Gerry Murphy with effect from January 28, 2008. 

Interbuild is offering a discount to British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) members who want to exhibit at its show in October. 

An interactive, informative and consumer-focussed virtual shop-front makes a significant difference, claims the paint-spray manufacturer. 

JML has purchased two television shopping channels from Sky’s electronic programming guide (EPG). 

Campaign to run three times a week after the national news. 

Toolbank has appointed Phil Corby as its new logistics director. 

B&Q has followed the lead of Wyevale and announced that it is to stop selling patio heaters at its 325 UK stores. 

Customers appreciate range depth and customer service initiatives, study finds. 

After a turbulent 12 months, woodcare specialist, Briwax, is back in the hands of the Bollom family. 

HousewaresLive.net and Housewares Magazine are very pleased to announce that Gilberts Food Equipment is the latest company to sign up as a sponsor of the brand new Housewares Conference. 

Visitors impressed with quality of products on offer - and food, says Sarum partner John Mouland. 

DIY & Garden Show & Totally Tools organiser, Brintex, was bullish today despite announcing a lower attendance to this year’s event compared with 2007. 

Jersey-based home shopping group, Flying Brands, has issued a profit warning and announced the imminent departure of its chief executive. 

It feels like like 1995, he tells shareholders. 

Argos maintains momentum, Homebase continues sluggish performance in the 18 weeks to January 5, 2008. 

The Industry Awards is now accepting entries for its 2008 competition from companies and individuals involved in the manufacture of diy, garden, and housewares products. 

Struggling high street retailer, Woolworths, has announced that it will return to profitability in the current year. 

Tool wholesaler, Toolbank, has strengthened its product team with a number of top management changes. 

This year’s DIY Dinner, which took place at the Royal Garden Hotel, London, during the DIY & Garden Show and Totally Tools at Earls Court, raised an estimated £32,000 for the Rainy Day Trust, the trade charity of the home improvement industry.