Council issues enforcement notice to close new farm shop despite stating that it ‘would not require planning approval’. 

Talks to save beleaguered retailer Woolworths broke down last night forcing the firm into administration. 

Kingfisher UK's profits slumped as the effects of a miserably wet summer and the economic downturn hit. 

Leading UK home and general retailer purchases intellectual property rights to Alba and Bush trademarks for £15.25m. 

Clas Ohlson today opens its first UK store in a bid to bring a new type of ‘modern hardware’ to British consumers. 

Woolworths asked for trading in its shares to be suspended this morning after they fell 25p since Monday. 

MFI is about to enter administration for the second time in as many months. 

John Lewis has shrugged off last week's profits slump to announce sales of its Christmas products were showing an 11.3% week-on-week increase. 

Watson Home Hardware ‘delighted’ as it bags the top spot in window dressing competition for second year in a row. 

Tile and wood flooring specialist decides not to pay final dividend in order to reduce net debt and improve its ‘financial flexibility’. 

Grosvenor Garden Centre has been named 'Green City' regional winner of a brand new award. 

Talks to save troubled high street chain Woolworths are continuing this week after a revised rescue bid was drawn up. 

The UK's largest distributor of electrical appliances, BDC, otherwise known as Bridisco, went into administration on Friday. 

Watford-based tool supplier suffers heavy damage following a suspicious fire last week. 

Following a unanimous Board decision on October 30, members of the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) have been asked to vote on a proposal that will see their Association join forces with the British Jewellery, Giftware and Finishing Federation (BJGF) to form a new 'super federation'. 

John Lewis sales figures plunged by 14% last week fueling fears cash conscience customers are trading down from the high-end stores due to the economic turn down. 

16 outlets across UK to slash prices on Royal Worcester and Spode pottery following firm’s entry into administration. 

B&Q has joined forces with affordable housing scheme Home to give residents the chance to take practical courses in subjects like flooring and gardening. 

Retailers across the sector are celebrating this week after scooping Gold Awards at this year's Britain's Best Retailer Awards. 

Figures released today (November 20) by the Office of National Statistics show improved year-on-year sales in the retail sector.