Gordon Brown's energy efficiency giveaway prompts special offers on eco-products. 

Hitwise analysis shows DIY and furniture retailers overtaking estate agents as property downturn hits home. 

Revised planning permission requirements could create buzz of activity around home improvements as property owners opt to create more space in their existing homes. 

Bathroom accessories supplier appoints Pricewaterhouse Coopers to sell group as a going concern. 

Home furnishings retailer sees pre-tax profits grow 19.8% and strengthens market share; upbeat on future prospects despite dip in like-for-like sales for last 10 weeks. 

Argos and Homebase suffer at hands of consumer slowdown; group still expects to meet half-year profit expectations. 

Following news that the distribution company has entered administration this week, managing director Geoff Hounslea comments on the situation. 

The cathedral city of Cologne, which plays host to the international garden show, once again received praise from exhibitors at spoga+gafa 2008. 

Following its incredibly successful launch last year, the Housewares Conference will return in Spring 2009. 

B&Q told press ad claiming a spotlight was cheaper than one from John Lewis must not appear again in its current form. 

Begbies Traynor appointed to handle case of national housewares and DIY distributor. 

Head of marketing signs up for same role at the UK garden and leisure company, Gardman. 

Having beaten off stiff competition from dozens of entries to the Glee Awards, the shortlisted entries for the retail categories have been announced. 

When the Garden Centre Association opens the Ruxley Rose competition later this month, it will stress entries embrace creativity and consider a changing marketplace. 

Design consultants tell Daily Record they are being 'forced' to sign contracts. 

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Survey finds consumers plan to spend less on decorations and presents, but more on food and drink 

Bank funds development of manufacturing buildings and storage facilities at Hartlebury headquarters. Eardisley site to close this year. 

Right decision for now, but we expect the 'inevitable decline' soon, says Alan Hawkins. 

Five stores this year across the UK