Home and DIY Retail News
Here you will find the latest Home and DIY retail news and DIY trade news for the UK sector. Read our insight and analysis on what the likes of Wickes, Matalan and Dunelm are up to.
Swyft agrees £10 million deal with Sleep Brands
Ironmongery Direct appoints new managing director
Manutan Group’s Ironmongery Direct has appointed Dave Coulson as managing director. Coulson previously held the position of chief executive at three private equity-backed businesses, and was... View Article
B&Q on track for 100% responsible sourcing of wood and timber in 2024
Home improvement retailer B&Q has said it responsibly sourced 99.3% of its timber and paper products in 2023 as it looks ahead to reaching its target... View Article
Ikea pushes back opening of Oxford Street store until 2025
Ikea has pushed back the opening date of its new store in London’s Oxford Street to the spring of 2025. The retailer said its seven-floor renovation... View Article
Dobbies raise £1.39m for teenagers and young adults living with cancer
Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has made a donation of £110,000 for funds raised in the last year, to its National Charity Partner, Teenage... View Article
The Range upgrades click & collect service to make orders available from 60 minutes
The Range has upgraded its free click & collect service by offering customers in-store collection in as little as 60 minutes. The service is being made... View Article
Wickes see growth in gardening projects benefiting mental health
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week, Wickes reflects on the impact their Community Programme is having on wellbeing projects in schools and local community. Wickes... View Article
Marks & Spencer announces major store expansion at Fosse Park
Marks & Spencer is to expand its store at Fosse Park by taking an adjacent vacant unit. The retailer will be increasing the size of the... View Article
Carpetright to cut around 70 jobs as part of restructure
Carpetright is to make a 25% reduction in the number of jobs across its central support centre and field management teams. With the restructuring expected to... View Article
[Interview] A day in the life of… entrepreneur Samantha Johnson
Revitalising craftsmanship: Samantha Johnson’s visionary approach to local retail manufacturing post-COVID As an industry, we’re still reeling from the ripple effects of the pandemic and the... View Article
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