Managing director to retire 

1.5 million owners admit their pets rule the household and schedule their lives around the cat or dog 

New research from Halifax Estate Agents reveals just how particular Brits are about their parking space. 

In what the company describes as a positive move, Black Country Metalworks has acquired giftware supplier Richardsons. 

Garden centres need to innovate constantly, senior industry figures at a bootcamp style workshop reveal. 

With summer almost over and autumn just around the corner, paint manufacturer Crown is to hit the pre-season rush for interior home decoration with a new advertising campaign following a seasonal fashion theme. 

Garden centre acquisitions will continue to grow apace over the next few weeks and months, a property consultant has told diyweek.net 

All-In-One Garden Centre has spoken out against talk that the Rochdale business is for sale. 

The Gorleston branch of Godfrey DIY is to close this weekend after trading in the Norfolk town for 21 years. 

Dobbies’ latest Garden World retail emporium is to open next weekend in Barlborough Links, Sheffield. 

United Housewares Merchants has added Huelin (Agencies) Limited to its members list, taking the total to 13. 

The fifth annual Britain's Best Retailer Awards is pleased to announce the continuing support from the diy, garden, and housewares industries leading brands. 

Stax has reinforced its commitment to retail excellence with its continuing support for Britain’s Best Retailer Awards 2007 – now in its fifth year. 

Decco is to continue to recognise the achievements of diy, hardware and housewares retailers, through Britain’s Best Retailer Awards 2007. 

Phoenix Security Products, has announced it is to sponsor Britain’s Best Security Retailer for the third consecutive year. 

The organisers of Britain’s Best Retailer Awards are pleased to announce the return of Wade Ceramics – sponsors of Britain’s Best Cookshop. 

Brintex has confirmed another year of support for Britain’s Best Retailer Awards. 

Writer and comedian Bob Mills is to host Britain’s Best Retailer Awards 2007. 

Fairfax has announced its sponsorship of the coffee in the prestigious Britain’s Best Retailer Awards. 

Sunflex is supporting Britain's Best Retailer Awards 2007 with sponsorship of Britain's Best Decorative category.