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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.

Howdens to acquire DIY Kitchens owner in £390m deal

Howdens is to acquire the parent company of Ultima Furniture Systems, which trades as DIY Kitchens, for an enterprise value of £390 million. The Pontefract-based business... View Article
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Home Bargains eyes rescue of historic Denby pottery brand

Home Bargains eyes rescue of historic Denby pottery brand

03 June 2026 by Angela Beevers

Home Bargains is considering a rescue of the historic Denby pottery brand following its collapse into administration. According to Sky News, the discount retailer is mulling... View Article

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Kingfisher like-for-like sales fall amid late start to spring

Kingfisher like-for-like sales fall amid late start to spring

26 May 2026 by Angela Beevers

Kingfisher has reported a decline in first-quarter like-for-like sales, although it said it remains on track to meet its full-year profit guidance. In the three months... View Article

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B&Q appoints Sophie Taylor as director of marketing

B&Q appoints Sophie Taylor as director of marketing

21 May 2026 by Angela Beevers

B&Q has promoted Sophie Taylor to the position of director of marketing following a two year tenure as its head of content, social and PR. Prior... View Article

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Topps Tiles eyes profit growth after first half outperformance

Topps Tiles eyes profit growth after first half outperformance

20 May 2026 by Angela Beevers

Topps Tiles has said it delivered robust first half revenue growth as it outperformed a weak home improvement market. In the 26 weeks to 28 March,... View Article

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Dusk launches furniture range on Very

Dusk launches furniture range on Very

19 May 2026 by Angela Beevers

Very has expanded its homeware offering with the addition of fast-growing furniture and upholstery brand Dusk. The brand has launched on the platform with 170 lines,... View Article

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Wickes boosted by kitchens demand as wet weather dampens outdoor sales

Wickes boosted by kitchens demand as wet weather dampens outdoor sales

12 May 2026 by Angela Beevers

Wickes has delivered a 1.3% revenue increase to £537 million in the 17 weeks to 25 April, with growth driven by its design and installation and... View Article

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ProCook launches trade division

ProCook launches trade division

07 May 2026 by Angela Beevers

The ProCook kitchenware brand is opening a trade division as it looks to meet growing demand from businesses. The company said the move will give trade... View Article

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Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier to step down

Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier to step down

06 May 2026 by Angela Beevers

Kingfisher has announced that Thierry Garnier has resigned as chief executive after nearly seven years in the role. The B&Q and Screwfix owner has now begun... View Article

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JYSK to open up to 100 stores in major European cities

JYSK to open up to 100 stores in major European cities

05 May 2026 by Angela Beevers

JYSK is to open up to 100 new stores in central locations across European capitals and other large cities over the next three years. Before the... View Article

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