It seems it may not all be doom and gloom on the high street as the latest figures from the Retail Traffic Index (RTI) compiled by analysts SPSL show a marked increase in the number of non-food shopping trips made in May. 

Ceo Kingfisher says the seven step plan will reduce its reliance on sales growth in what could be a challenging year. 

Wholesaler enters administration after battling sales falls; agrees restructuring package, which sees business on a firmer footing, says spokesperson. 

Tv campaign to promote nation's largest tile retailer. 

Chain of shopping malls for the 60-plus baby-boomer generation as Scottish billionaire looks to exploit his £310m investment in garden centres. 

Sir David Attenborough may bemoan home makeover programmes as blatant tv rating chasers, however the British public loves them – and still uses them as a source of inspiration to redecorate their homes. 

Assessor praises company for energy management and team work. 

Brian L Dunsby receives Award for Achievement in Enterprise Promotion in recognition of support of small and medium enterprises. 

I knew the supermarkets would be interested at some point, he tells Scotland on Sunday. 

Analysts forecast drop in profits. 

 

Property owners want to inject value into their homes by undertaking the right home improvements. 

Tv ads to push cuts on 1,000 products. 

Production of tools moves overseas 

Highest ever weekly sales. 

Company looks to set new standards in tool market. 

Estate to shrink by 250,000 sq ft. 

Latest data about consumer spend in the garden industry. 

'We believe this move will make it more affordable for people to green their gardens', director general says. 

Bill reaches committee stage.