Grafton group, which operates the Woodies DIY and Atlantic Homecare chains in Ireland, has posted sales falls of 32% in its first quarter - 22% in constant currency. 

Group's full-year results reveal plans for further Homebase store closures as the company states it "cannot be immune from the economic backdrop". 

DIY chain today announces the launch its first privilege card valid for the month of May. 

Dunelm Mill is the latest retailer to report a bounce back in sales performance, mitigating a like for like sales performance over the past 43 weeks. 

DIY wholesaler Stax Trade Centres has seen a welcome rise in sales for the month of March and has noted a marked change in buying patterns. 

More than 60 firefighters battled a blaze at Ruxley Manor Garden Centre in Sidcup yesterday after a fire broke out in the early afternoon. 

Portmeirion has bought the global intellectual property rights of Royal Worcester & Spode, which went into administration last November. 

Read the statement released by Ruxley Manor management concerning Sunday's devestating fire. 

Phyllis Self MBE, who oversees the running of Whitehall Garden Centres, has scooped second prize in the Lifetime Achievement Awards organised by Wiltshire Life Magazine. 

ITV and bloominggoodjobs.com team up to create TV programme that will get people working within the garden industry. 

Grovewell Garden Centres, owner of Tenterden Garden Centre, has opened a second centre just outside Canterbury in Kent. 

It seems that Alistair Darling's budget yesterday has done little to impress most quarters and has been slammed in the national press this morning. 

Budget retail chain scoops a dozen former Woolworths sites along with more than 100 ex-employees as part of its expansion plans. 

B&Q has announced it will invest more than £10m in its staff at a time when most of its rivals are announcing job cuts. 

National newspaper launches book series encouraging homeowners to get back to basics and 'do it themselves'. 

Essex-based ironmongery business reveals 40% increase in turnover in Q1 figures. 

Dorset-based business will relocate to ex-Woolies unit. 

Home Hardware Scotland has seen its strongest ever quarterly sales since trading began more than 20 years ago. 

The BHF Group's buying arm, the Direct Company, has reported an increase of 18% in its March trading compared with 2008, despite the economic climate. 

Pork products manufacturer sells pet food and aquatics division to management in a deal backed by Lloyds TSB.