UK retailers of glassware face supply shortages following the collapse into administration this month of one of Europe's biggest glassware manufacturers. 

Following news last week that discount supermarket chain Aldi planned to open a store a week for the foreseeable future, fixed price retailer Poundland has followed suit with an aggressive expansion plan. 

Dates for three strikes to be held by Argos distribution workers have been confirmed for later this month. 

Irish builders merchant chain, Grafton Group, which owns Woodies DIY and Atlantic Homecare, should look at merging with Wickes parent company Travis Perkins in the UK according to one senior Dublin analyst. 

Concern raised about the strength of its balance sheet 

Severe disruption expected as 67% vote for 24-hour strikes across four distribution centres 

Like-for-like sales fall 2.4% during the three months to June 28 at homewares retailer 

Environmental and ethical accreditation scheme for the selection of garden furniture and barbecues 

The popular TV presenter and game show host, Roy Walker will provide entertainment at this year's Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA) Awards held later this month. 

Manufacturer of bathroom, kitchen and architectural hardware hit by 'reluctance' of market to accept higher prices 

Get your points across via trade body's report to tell government about the realities of trading 

Consultations on the closure of two manufacturing plants as market conditions and inflationary pressures mount 

Clas Ohlson, one of Scandinavia's best known diy and homewares retailers is to open in the UK this year. 

Focus DIY has introduced a new format for its stores starting with a new build in the market town of Wantage, Oxfordshire. 

Aldi has announced a massive UK expansion plan, which will see them open a store a week for "the foreseeable future". 

Hopes that the credit crunch would lead to a boom for tradesmen as homeowners look to improve their properties have been dashed by new figures showing the North of England as the worst hit. 

Ray Fifer, National Sales Manager of Henkel UK Limited passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 18 2008 after a long illness. 

Leekes has opened its 'advanced' Building Centre concept in Llantrisant, Wales. 

Shoots has announced further expansion with the acquisition of Seymours Garden Centre in Cobham, Surrey for an undisclosed sum. 

Paul Murney of Murpak Ltd takes home the must-have game