36% of retailers reported a drop in sales, with housewares, furniture and flooring suffering after three months of growth. 

Horticultural Trades Association reports growth in turnover, with record sales in gift vouchers. 

Tesco-owned Dobbies Garden Centres, the largest UK garden centre chain behind the Garden Centre Group, has reported its strongest Christmas sales in the company's history. 

Decorative coatings manufacturer uses 'funding package' to help fuel growth. 

New policy suggests prolonging working lives by 18 months will inject £15m into the British financial system. 

Winning the right to use the title Britain's Best Retailer can be a shot in the arm for any business, but only if you make the most of it... 

GDP sees 0.1% growth but, while confidence is up, saving is at a five-year high as consumers squirrel away any extra cash. 

Bidding war between private equity companies ends in acquisition by buyout specialist KKR. 

48% of builders and plumbers say they were busier than expected with homeowners happy to spend on home improvements. 

Armed raiders escape with substantial sum of money after targeting cash van outside DIY store. 

David Green of Green's Garden Centre sentenced to two years imprisonment after admitting assault on five-year old girl. 

Garden retail chain, formerly Wyevale, posts 17% increase in profit, with gross margins up more than 50%. 

Manufacturing production rose in the UK for the first time in two years, as overseas demand increased and stock reductions eased. 

DIY giant quashes rumours that it is planning to trial a number of smaller format stores in the UK. 

B&Q has today announced a multi-million pound investment in new garden and outdoor categories; to revamp 78 of its top garden centres and a partnership deal with Alan Titchmarsh. 

Credence, the consultancy business set up by former BHETA sector director Andy Vaughan, is developing a new consumer-targeted environmental show, Ecoshow UK. 

Got any sample products you need to get rid of? Or old unwanted stock? Or do you just feel like doing a kind deed in a naughty world? The Rainy Day Trust now has an eBay page, which has been set up to raise money for the trust. 

Sir Philip Green hands over high street retailer's leases to a discount fashion chain, putting 350 jobs at risk. 

Chicago-based trade show considering a move to rival venues in Las Vegas or Orlando for 2012. 

Lakeland will once again be taking a stand at next month’s Spring Fair, in an innovative approach to sourcing new products.