Prestons Cash & Carry in Manchester is very sad to announce the death of one of its employees. 

Over £11m to be invested in new Manchester site 

Sussex retailer moves back to original site. 

Forest Garden says it has moved to address the sawn timber supply issues experienced by the fencing industry by closing its assembly operations at Lockerbie. 

This winter is forecast to be warmer and perhaps drier than average, according to predictions by the UK's national weather service. 

Earlex is delighted to be involved as a sponsor of the 2007 Britain's Best Retailer Awards for the second year running.

 

First half results for the trade outlet show it growing from strength to strength after a 30.3% increase in sales to over £200 million. 

Garden Industry Manufacturers Association has assembled some of the garden industries high-profile names for its autumn business meeting. 

The balance of retailers reporting sales ahead in September was 12%, according to the CBI's distributive trades survey. 

A significant landmark in the growth of Brewers, the independent decorators’ merchant, has been announced – with the opening of the company’s first Birmingham branch from the beginning of October. 

Three Tesco executive managers given board positions at Dobbies. 

Company restructuring paying dividends as group profits rise 72% for the year ending June 30, 2007. 

The tile retailer has pleased the markets with a forecast indicating sales for the 52 weeks to September 30 are likely to be 15% ahead. 

B&Q has launched its own Handyman service prompted, the retailer says, by 42% of homeowners who have said they would rather ask someone else for help. 

B&Q delivers 5% rise in sales while the international division generates 14% increase. 

Sir Tom Hunter has splashed out more from his £50m war chest of cash to buy north east based Peter Barratt’s Garden Centres. 

Eye-catching product offered visitors a comical solution to water shortages. 

As part of a new initiative to get kids outdoors and playing sport, Johnsons Lawn Seeds is donating rugby balls to local schools and youth organisations. 

Increase in sales suggests the market is experiencing more than just a short-term revival 

B&Q is to unveil its move to attract more female diyers with new branding and a series of tv adverts.