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.
Dunelm acquires soft furnishing retailer Home Focus
Ikea to open Oxford Circus pop-up ahead of flagship store launch next year
Ikea is to open a pop-up store at London’s Oxford Circus that will be dedicated to its iconic blue Frakta bag. Due to launch on 28... View Article
Arket to launch first store in Norway
Arket is to open its first store in Norway in 2025 as it continues its international expansion. The flagship shop in Oslo will offer the fashion... View Article
Matalan strengthens senior team
Matalan has strengthened its senior team with two new hires. In a first appointment, the fashion and homeware retailer has recruited James Dorling as director of... View Article
Toolstation launches rapid delivery service
Toolstation has launched a new rapid same-day delivery service from selected stores. The move means that DIYers, plumbers, builders, electricians and decorators can access over 10,000... View Article
M&S unveils Christmas Starts Here clothing and home campaign
M&S has unveiled its 2024 Christmas campaign for its clothing and home ranges. Aiming to highlight how Christmas can have a transformative effect on people, the... View Article
The Cotswold Company launches with Next as part of omnichannel growth strategy
The Cotswold Company has expanded its omnichannel model to a third party retailer by selling a range of its furniture on Next’s online platform. A selection... View Article
IKEA opens its first standalone restaurant on a UK high street
The IKEA home and furniture retailer has opened its first standalone restaurant on a UK high street in London’s Hammersmith. Previously housing a Wasabi restaurant, the... View Article
Next ups full year profit guidance to £1 billion after strong autumn trading
Next has announced that its full price sales were better than expected in its third quarter as it increased its full year profit guidance to over... View Article
Dreams opens new premium concept store in East Sheen
Dreams has opened a new small format concept store in London’s East Sheen. A first of its kind for the bed and mattress retailer, the 4,000... View Article
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