Non-food inflation up by 0.2% as British Retail Consortium warns against a rates rise which could hamper recovery. 

SRC delighted as parliament vote against introduction of Large Retailer Levy but asks that the government consult retailers about proposals in future. 

UK retail sales rose 2.3% on a like-for-like basis in January, although compared with a much weaker January 2010, when sales fell 0.7% due to bad weather. 

Home and garden retailer The Range is set to open its 50th superstore in Erdington, Birmingham, on February 25. 

New concept designed to engage both tradesmen and consumers, with first store already open in Stoke on Trent. 

Robert Dyas has confirmed that ceo Steven Round has left the business. 

DIY chain targets over 60s with new product offer to make household tasks easier, including items for the kitchen, personal care and home security. 

Intellectual asset specialist Metis Partners has been appointed by joint administrators MCR to sell off the brand assets of Vergo Retail, which went into administration in May last year. 

Best Buy Europe ceo Scott Wheway has stepped down from his position to become a strategic advisor at US parent company Best Buy. 

New £8m state-of-the-art garden centre at Braehead, Renfrewshire will open to the public on Friday, February 4. 

As pressures on personal budgets mount, the latest Consumer Confidence Survey reveals the proportion of people who say they have no spare cash has risen to 27%. 

New Forest Garden Plants has been sold to Roundstone Nurseries after entering into administration last year. 

Award-winning comedian Adam Bloom has been confirmed as compere at this year's Product of the Year Awards in London. 

Despite more than half of UK retailers reporting a lower performance compared with the previous year, DIY, cookshop and pet products stood out as the only sectors to see growth, according to the BHF-BSSA sales monitor. 

Home improvement retailer will offer rolls of loft insulation at a fraction of its previous price, for the next two years, under new deal with EDF Energy. 

Architect practice The Harris Partnership has completed designs for a new 45,000sq ft B&Q store on Cardinal Point retail park in Tamworth. 

Carpetright has issued a profit warning after group sales declined 6.4% in its third financial quarter. 

Decorative paint manufacturer Crown strengthens its store network with the acquisition of Yorkshire-based merchant, Newland Paint Supplies. 

Argos has announced today that it is participating in Facebook Deals, giving customers special discounts and promotions when they 'check in' using Facebook Places. 

CBI reveals sales increase is in line with retailer expectations but that the pace of growth on the high street is slowing down.