Sales boost indicates the Christmas period will be robust. 

Wickes has entered a franchise agreement with Moritz Home Improvements under which Moritz will develop home improvement stores in Ireland under the Wickes brand. 

Former Town & Country manager appointed to strengthen brand. 

Professional customer base accustomed to purchasing tools on the web, says sales and marketing director. 

Horticultural supplier Thompson & Morgan has acquired Guernsey-based Rainbow Flowers. 

Stuart Blight, garden centre manager at Hillier Hemel Hempstead cycled 60 miles for Macmillan Cancer Support in four and a half hours. 

Initial reaction to launch 'positive', says founder Jim Greenfield 

First half results show Argos generating 50% profit growth; Homebase 12%. 

DIY Week is pleased to announce that Gaggia UK will be a sponsor of Britain’s Best Retailer Training & Support award at the prestigious Britain’s Best Retailer Awards 2007. 

Amefa UK, owners of the Dine, So Eat and Richardson Sheffield Brands will sponsor this year's Best Multiple Housewares Retailer award. 

Flying Brands, the Jersey-based home shopping group, has said today its trading performance has been hit by the poor summer and strike action at the Royal Mail. 

Price competition hits margins but Wickes says it is confident of market share gains. 

London show is attracting a growing list of first-time exhibitors to the leading event for the diy and garden industries. 

Low-energy light bulbs are not only better for the environment, they’re also better for your wallet, says consumer watchdog. 

Market research company wants every guest to head home safely. 

Market to see increase to £16bn…but don’t celebrate just yet. 

Merchant installs section to capitalise on customer demand. 

Britain's largest retailer lanches environmentally-friendly brand and website to tap into consumer concerns. 

Ken Livingstone has chosen Andrew Morrison, regional director at B&Q as retail champion in a new programme that will celebrate the role Londoners can play in creating a more sustainable city. 

Robert Evans of Nibletts Mica Hardware in Builth Wells has won the Mica Achiever Award for 2007.