Latest figures from WRAP reveal total weight of thin plastic bags used has almost halved since 2006, despite an 8% increase in retail sales volumes. 

B&Q Ireland has been ordered to pay a quarter of a million Euros following the 2009 death of a customer killed by falling fencing in one of its stores. 

The retail sector reports 3,100 fewer jobs, compared with last year, despite a further 743 shops opening during the three month-period. 

The Government has announced proposals to scrap or simplify more than 160 regulations affecting retailers, in response to thousands of comments made during its Red Tape Challenge. 

Notcutts and Burston Garden Centre both targeted this month, with camping equipment and plants stolen during break-ins. 

Retailers and suppliers from across the home improvement industry took part in the annual clay pigeon shooting challenge on July 7, on behalf of industry charity the Rainy Day Trust. 

The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has found that small firms are spending more time and money on complying with regulations, despite the Government's attempts to reduce legislation. 

B&Q is moving its headquarters to a brand new, eco-friendly building named B&Q House. 

Wickes has launched a new TV advert focusing on its range of more than 800 doors. 

Wolseley UK has today announced that it is to sell its Build Center operations to Jewson for £145m (€165m). 

Administrators for discount department store chain TJ Hughes have closed the firm's Liverpool warehouse distribution centre making most of the workers redundant. 

Ironmongery Direct has announced a 25% increase in turnover to £7.1m for the first half of 2011. 

B&Q's trade-only stablemate Tradepoint has opened its first dedicated Kitchen and Bathroom Warehouse at the B&Q Filton store in Bristol. 

John Lewis has announced plans to open ten smaller-format stores to expand its presence in more locations across the UK. 

Charles Harrison's funeral service will take place on Thursday 28th July at 2.00pm at the St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Wallingford OX10 0BD followed by a reception at the George Hotel on the High Street which is 100 yards from the Church. 

B&Q UK sees like-for-like sales fall 6.7% in the 11 weeks to July 16. 

Tiling and flooring installation tool supplier QEP-Vitrex is the latest company to sign up to the Rainy Day Trust's Partnership scheme. 

The administrator to fashion and homewares chain Life & Style has had to close a further 12 stores, making another 181 people redundant. 

The Garden Centre Association has announced the winning garden centres at all eight of its regional awards presentations. 

The future of a factory in Cramlington hangs in the balance as administrators have set a deadline of tomorrow for potential buyers to register their interest.