Colin Squire, chairman of award-winning family business Squire's Garden Centres has been named Honorary Doctor of Art & Design by Kingston University. 

British paint, varnish and wood care manufacturer Polyvine has appointed David Clayton as national sales manager covering its specialist stockist, general retail and professional user markets throughout the UK. 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has appointed respected industry figure, Andrew Weiss as its new executive chairman following the retirement of David Smyth. 

Following its takeover by private equity owners Midlothian Capital Partners and Hattington Capital, Dobbies has a new chief executive officer - John Clelend. 

It's all change at the Devon-based family company, Axminster Tools & Machinery with Alan Styles having been recently appointed to the top job. 

Lakeland is delighted to announce that Catherine Nunn will be taking over as chief executive officer of the company on January 1, 2017, replacing Sam Rayner who remains as company chairman. 

Garden Centre Association (GCA) inspectors Alyson Haywood, Andy Campbell and Ian Boardman are standing down from their roles at the organisation this year. 

Coram Group UK has announced the appointment of James Walker into the newly created role of national specification manager, within the company's national specification team. 

Weber barbecues has appointed a new country manager to drive the brand's investment in the UK market. 

Charlie McKinlay, the European agent for Centurion Europe, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on June 4.