Ironmongers C C Clements & Son has been in business since 1875, and owner Mr George Squires says there’s no beating an old-fashioned, traditional approach to retailing. 

Managing director believes the garden centre's customers will benefit under new ownership 

A spokesperson for Sanders Garden World has confirmed reports that the Somerset garden centre has been bought by Wyevale. 

Alba shareholders have approved the sale of the leisure division's brands to private equity partnership Rutland Partners. 

As if we didn't already know how wet the summer has been, the Met Office is likely to confirm it as one of the wettest since records began in 1914. 

Screwfix has appointed media agency Mustoes to develop a tv campaign to push its services to the trade and diy customers. 

Woolworths is set to launch a major tv campaign next week to support the second phase of the launch of its value brand Worthit! 

Churchill China is expected to exceed market expectations when it announces its results for the current financial year. 

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

Family business Notcutts has sold its nurseries division to two former directors to concentrate on retailing. 

Argos swapped places with supermarket giant Tesco in the August listing of the UK's top e-retailers. 

Home Hardware has announced the appointment of Steve Fletcher as business development officer (Midlands and North). He will take over from Ian Blake, who retires later this year. 

Data released today shows that 73% of the 3,100 stores that make up the sample for The Retail Traffic Index suffered a year-on-year decline in footfall. 

Retail body calls for EU commissioners to reject a move which will force consumers to pay more for energy efficient light bulbs. 

New research by Halifax Estate Agents shows that mature shrubs and trees together with a paved patio area are the nation's favoured garden features. 

Home Retail Group is to open its first pilot Home Store + More outlet in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire this year. 

August's website rankings of 100 retailers' sites has put diy retailers among the worst performers. 

Dobbies Garden Centres has said the sustained poor weather over the key summer months will mean internal sales targets are unlikely to be met. 

In light of the recent spate of product recalls by toy manufacturers, GIMA has quickly added its voice to those praising UK-based suppliers and spelt out the dangers of importing from overseas. 

Turf prices are going to rise over the next couple of years following difficult growing conditions throughout the UK, Rolawn has warned.