Over 10% of UK high street shops are vacant or available to lease, according to latest Retail Availability survey from real estate adviser Cushman & Wakefield.

Home improvement retailer asks the public to nominate projects in their local area as part of its Transforming the Nation campaign.

Shopping channel's UK sales bolster after challenging start to the year, with strong second half and online sales over the Christmas period.

Catalogue-based retailer is revealed to have sent out customers' credit card details in unencrypted emails confirming orders.

The man behind the hugely-successful Poundland business is launching a new mid-market variety chain called Hub, whose offer will include hardware, garden and housewares.

Sale DIY in Cheshire is relocating after almost 40 years of trading.

New legislation, which comes into force in April this year, will see changes to the way businesses pay VAT and file their annual returns.

UK retail sales values rise 2.2% in February, with homewares returning to growth but BRC stresses that comparisons are weak as a result of snow and a poor economic outlook last year.

Rug Doctor is back on TV from March 17 with a three-week campaign to back the brand's continued product support for their UK retail rental network.

Draper Tools has launched the 2010/2011 edition of its main tool catalogue, providing a comprehensive guide to the thousands of products available.

Toolbank's new 'Grab a Great Deal' spring promotion will be the focus for Toolbank's spring tradeshows.

Evergreen Complete is designed to produce a thick, green lawn with stronger roots, which better absorb water and nutrients.

Organic growing media specialist Vital Earth has launched a brand new consumer website, www.thegreenergardener.com.

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