Homebase continues to be the problem child in the Home Retail family, with a like-for-like sales decline of 5.3% for the eight weeks to March 1. 

David Bunce, md of Bunces Home Hardware wins two return flights to Las Vegas. 

New 2008 catalogue now available! 

Chancellor announces measures to tackle climate change. 

The group is keen on unlocking the potential of the landscape market. 

Rentokil Initial is facing the prospect of being removed from London's FTSE 100 Index. 

Leading electrical accessories specialist, Byron, has won a major new contract with cash and carry giant, Makro. 

Fourth quarter results for Screwfix showed sales growth of 24.0% to £110 million in the 13 weeks ending February 2, 2008. 

New products, an awards presentation, and a charity fundraiser were the order of the day at the recent Decco McMinn trade show at the prestigious Kempton Park Racecourse. 

Secretariat confirms he will stay for the foreseeable future 

Koelnmesse sponsors both the Garden Tools and Hand Tools categories at this year’s Industry Awards. 

British consumer products brand JML is to expand into Europe. 

Artex has been appointed distributor in the homecare/decorative market for the famous Tetrion brand. 

Kingfisher's Brico Depot chiefs to step down 

The annual meeting of the Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA) will take place on Thursday, March 13 before its regular Business Meeting. 

Wickes parent company, Travis Perkins (TP), has announced an 18.7% increase in pre-tax profits, but warned of a slowdown in market growth. 

George Adams, chief executive of Kingfisher's trade division is to leave the group at the end of March. 

Wyevale Garden Centres has continued its march into the north east of England with the acquisition of one of the North East’s leading garden centre businesses. 

Screwfix has opened its 100th Trade Counter. 

Exhibitors at this year’s British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) will display stunning creations designed for the garden such as beautiful garden furniture, stunning sculptures, ceramic planters and colourful glassware.