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

Industry charity the Rainy Day Trust is £200 better off thanks to the generosity of members of United Housewares Merchants and their suppliers. 

Former Homebase head of marketing communications takes on position to develop and expand the Wyevale brand 

Berkshire-based garden centre buys Seymour Garden Centre in Cobham 

Order prices for outdoor furniture and barbecues placed at the earliest trade show in the 2009 are likely to be the best available, say the organisers. 

Decco has boosted its service to customers with an investment in new delivery vehicles at its Leeds, Chesham and Dagenham branches. 

Home improvement retailer joins Morrisons and Thames Water 

Adhesives brand announces appointment of ex-Henkel account manager to help with launch of premium range 

Depots in St Helens, Merseyside and Beckford, Gloucestershire face seeing doors closed 

Paint brush and decorating equipment manufacturer LG Harris has announced the acquisition of John Palmer Brush Company for an undisclosed sum. 

Earlex, the Guildford-based manufacturer of steam wallpaper strippers and spray systems, celebrated its 20th birthday with a party at the Camberley Theatre on Friday June 13. 

AkzoNobel announces that Tex Gunning will join the company as managing director of its Decorative Paints business with effect from September 1, 2008. 

A survey from Buildstore has found rising contractor rates are leading many people to do the work themselves. 

Jeremy Bird, managing director of Wickes, completed the ‘Three Peaks Challenge’ last week along with divisional director Ian Kennedy – and with time to spare. 

Draper Tools and Ardex Tiling Adhesives are supporting a DIY school set up 12 months ago by two residential property developers. 

The great and the good of the industry gathered together to raise more than £3,000 for charity at the 15th annual Hardware Trades Karting Challenge, organised by Stax Trade Centres joint md David Hibbert. 

Tool supplier proud to support the excellent work of the top retailers in Britain's Best Retail Awards 2008 

The deadline for entries into the GIMA awards 2008 is now only seven days away - Friday 20th June is the last day that entries can be accepted. 

Stanley announced this week that it had agreed to sell its laser levelling and measuring business to Bosch for a consideration of $205m. 

Like-for-like performance at home enhancement retailer stands at -12% for quarter; Argos' like-for-like sales flat