Poundland chairman and former Carpetright chief executive Darren Shapland is taking on the role of non-executive chairman at Topps Tiles, the retailer said today.

B&Q has made three new appointments to its seasonal team in order to strengthen its gardening and outdoor offer.

Tributes have been paid to Horace Lord of family-run High Wycombe hardware store Isaac Lord, who died at the end of last month.

Brett Martin Plumbing and Drainage has appointed Ben Baker as sales representative following the promotion of Mark Cotton to south east regional sales manager.

Haskins' £8m-turnover garden centre at West End, Southampton, has a new general manager.

Andy Burns has been appointed managing director of Stewart, the British manufacturer and distributor of gardening products, catering supplies and homewares.

Independent merchant Howarth Timber and Building Supplies has appointed Charlotte Hancock to the role of external sales executive.

Irwin Tools is launching its annual National Tradesman Day competition on February 23, giving trades professionals the chance to win a new Ford F150 4X4 as well as a truckload of Irwin tools and tickets to top sporting events.

Macmillan Cancer Support, Travis Perkins and Benchmarx today announced a new charity partnership that aims to raise £3m for people affected by cancer, over the next three years.