Specialist supplier of gardening and leisure products winds down its two depots in St Helens and Beckford. 

The sale of the group's garden centre operation could go through imminently. 

Popular TV comedian, panel game and chat show guest, Ed Byrne headlines the entertainment at next year’s DIY gala charity dinner, at the Royal Garden Hotel, in London. 

The Rainy Day Trust Annual Review, which reports on the work undertaken by the charity during the previous year, will see its distribution grow to cover the readers of DIY Week, Housewares and BMJ. 

Marketing head highlights support and product development as company commits to creating an extensive portfolio. 

Nicholas Marshall, owner of Country Homes & Gardens, takes on chief executive post to drive next phase of development and expansion. 

The BHETA DIY sector director Andy Vaughan expresses his thanks to the industry on his return to work. 

Strategic Retail hit by market downturn; pulls plug on new store openings. 

Leisurewear supplier gets involved in world record attempt to launch new wellie range. 

Staff, including three board directors, raise over £6,000 at Manchester run. 

Agency famous for Ikea campaign wins account for all advertising, sales promotion and consumer pr. 

Over 100 exhibitors plus special offers and stock deals at Exeter-based show. 

Irish merchanting and retailing group hit by slowdown in trading but vows to emerge stronger and more competitive 

Independent wholesaler group United Housewares Merchants has two new members, taking the total within the group to 19. 

Specialist landscape products group look at sales opportunities in growth markets, an acceleration in cost reductions and ways to conserve cash to retain financial flexibility 

Alec Mulholland, one of the early pioneers of Toolbank, has passed away. 

Forum of Private Business (FPB) enters Matalan into its 'hall of shame' after the retailer imposes a new charge on suppliers to fund its growth. 

Investment bank heaps pressure on general retailer with a damning verdict on the retail business, its format, and the company's financial stability 

Leading trade associations and wholesale groups renew their support for Totally Tools, Totally DIY, and Totally Secure. 

Staff, including three company directors, move into purpose-built offices overlooking recently opened distribution facility