Like-for-like sales disappointing after 'strong Easter boost' in April, while online and mail order non-food sales 7.6% higher than a year ago. 

Firefighters spend more than an hour to get blaze under control at DIY store in Lowestoft, Suffolk at the weekend. 

Department store chain sells new shares to reduce £970m debt and help fund future expansion. 

The Board of Wyevale has announced the appointment of Andrew Sells as chairman, replacing Sir Tom Hunter. 

Several prominent housewares suppliers have called for breakaway associations in the face of BHETA's merger with the BJGF (British jewellery, giftware and finishing federation). 

William Sinclair's interim results for the six months to March 31 have shown a return to profitability despite being compared with a nine-month period the year before. 

Stax Trade Centres has consistently outperformed the market this spring, purchasing director Simon Wright said this week. 

Recession drives customers online in search of bargains with the e-tail market set to expand by 13.3% over the course of the year. 

DIY Week paid a visit to the gardening event of the year to see what inspiration some of the industry's biggest names had to offer. Click through for Chelsea image gallery. 

Changes to regulations means battery recycling scheme is "a bit more manageable" for smaller retailers but some issues still need to be resolved. 

Big discounts and lower VAT mean non-food goods are cheaper than a year ago for the sixth consecutive month, but DIY and gardening shows a 2.3% increase. 

Cash & carry giant Stax Trade Centres this week showed its massive new Manchester warehouse to an invited audience of more than 200 suppliers. 

Tough year for Home Retail Group hits chief executive Terry Duddy in the pocket. 

DIY chain's UK profits jump to £58m in Q1 thanks to warm weather and late Easter. 

Survey reveals that 84% of consumers believe bathroom retailers should offer flexible opening times. 

Webbs of Crickhowell and Wright Ironmongers make the shortlist for Which? Local Business of the Year award. 

Despite the economic pressures, which have resulted in Homebase and Argos parent Home Retail Group posting a £394m annual loss before tax, chief executive Terry Duddy says Homebase is "well positioned across the broad home enhancement market". 

Ikea has teamed up with charity UNICEF to support children around the world with the Sunnan solar-powered lamp. 

Older consumers more likely than average to spend money on gardening and home improvement than on drinking in pubs. 

Calls for better labelling on hazardous products after family pet dies from ingesting own-brand pellets.