The group is keen on unlocking the potential of the landscape market. 

Rentokil Initial is facing the prospect of being removed from London's FTSE 100 Index. 

Leading electrical accessories specialist, Byron, has won a major new contract with cash and carry giant, Makro. 

Fourth quarter results for Screwfix showed sales growth of 24.0% to £110 million in the 13 weeks ending February 2, 2008. 

New products, an awards presentation, and a charity fundraiser were the order of the day at the recent Decco McMinn trade show at the prestigious Kempton Park Racecourse. 

Secretariat confirms he will stay for the foreseeable future 

Koelnmesse sponsors both the Garden Tools and Hand Tools categories at this year’s Industry Awards. 

British consumer products brand JML is to expand into Europe. 

Artex has been appointed distributor in the homecare/decorative market for the famous Tetrion brand. 

Kingfisher's Brico Depot chiefs to step down 

The annual meeting of the Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA) will take place on Thursday, March 13 before its regular Business Meeting. 

Wickes parent company, Travis Perkins (TP), has announced an 18.7% increase in pre-tax profits, but warned of a slowdown in market growth. 

George Adams, chief executive of Kingfisher's trade division is to leave the group at the end of March. 

Wyevale Garden Centres has continued its march into the north east of England with the acquisition of one of the North East’s leading garden centre businesses. 

Screwfix has opened its 100th Trade Counter. 

Exhibitors at this year’s British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) will display stunning creations designed for the garden such as beautiful garden furniture, stunning sculptures, ceramic planters and colourful glassware. 

Figures released by Recently Moved has identified where the most home moves took place in the UK in 2007. 

Provisional figures released today by the Met Office show that the UK has recorded the sunniest February since the UK-wide record began in 1929. 

After making a significant investment in a new gardening warehouse with more than 1,200 pallet spaces, Decco Ipswich opened its doors to customers with an Open Day and Supplier Exhibition at the end of January. 

Homewares retailer trading as Dunlem Mill sees stores generate 24% increase to £27.2 million.