Falling mining and energy stocks weighed down the FTSE 100 index today on a day of light trading
September 2007
DIY slump delays B&Q makeovers
B&Q has decided to delay multi-million pound makeovers at some of its superstores until 2008, as DIY retailers face the prospect of another downturn.
July 2007
Tesco aims to stack 'em high with move into property
Retail giant sets up online DIY service that aims to save thousands. Rupert Jones reports.
June 2007
Focus DIY sold for £1 to private equity firm
Focus DIY was sold for £1 yesterday to the private equity firm Cerberus.
April 2007
Can DIY fix itself?
Teena Lyons
Easter traditionally kick starts the busiest season for home and garden improvements, but is it the DIY industry which needs a makeover to bring it up to date? By Teena Lyons.