The eight days of Easter 2008 are expected to be worth £8 billion to UK retailers, up 3% on last year. 

Wyevale will present an exclusive Easy Gardener collection to consumers at the end of March. 

Wyevale Garden Centres has announced ‘Plan Apple’ – its first action in the company’s programme to address the key environmental issues facing the garden industry. 

Orton Grange site forms part of expansion plans for 2008. 

Shoppers could be down 5.2% on Easter 2007, it warns. 

Group says growth is well into its second phase. 

Retailer continues to build up Eco Home. 

'I have three lovely grandchildren, a very close family, and a wonderful husband who is also retired plus a house in France. What more could anyone want?' 

March heralds change of name, livery, and introduction of new products. 

Prompt actions and support of trade helps centre. 

Chain invites eight agencies to pitch. 

Plumbworld expects to make a 'serious assault' on the online market with www.toolbox.co.uk 

Challenges ahead, but exciting plans for 2008 says chairman. 

The diy retailer pleads guilty to a breach of the Health and Safety at Work Act. 

'Root and branch' review to help build strong relationships with customers. 

Leading retailers including B&Q, B&Q Trade, Screwfix, Focus, Stax, Trago Mills, Wickes, confirm attendence. 

Homebase continues to be the problem child in the Home Retail family, with a like-for-like sales decline of 5.3% for the eight weeks to March 1. 

David Bunce, md of Bunces Home Hardware wins two return flights to Las Vegas. 

New 2008 catalogue now available! 

Chancellor announces measures to tackle climate change.