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.
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Furniture Village opens first store in Scotland
Furniture Village has opened its first store in Scotland at Edinburgh’s Straiton Retail Park. The 25,780 square foot space has a ground floor and mezzanine where... View Article
Wickes launches Matchmaker Tool to help customers choosing kitchens and bathrooms
Wickes has launched a new online tool which aims to be a gamechanger in helping customers choose elements of new kitchens and bathrooms. The Matchmaker Tool... View Article
Kingfisher offloads Romanian business
Kingfisher has announced the sale of its Brico Dépôt Romania business to Altex Romania for an enterprise value of €70 million. The sale includes the company’s... View Article
Garden Trading ends 30th year on a high
Garden Trading is ending its 30th year on a high with sales up 25% compared to 2023. The home and garden retailer’s sales climbed by 77%... View Article
Søstrene Grene invests in European logistics hub to support UK expansion
Søstrene Grene is to open a new 45,000 square metre distribution centre in Venlo in the Netherlands as it looks to improve delivery efficiency for its... View Article
Wickes and Norfolk Leisure bring festive cheer to community hubs
This Christmas, Wickes and Norfolk Leisure teamed up to bring holiday magic to community hubs across the UK by donating 15 stunning 6.5ft faux Christmas trees.... View Article
ProCook posts revenue growth despite subdued market
ProCook grew its revenue by 7.5% to £28.3 million in the first half of its financial year as like-for-like revenue increased by 4.2%. In the 28... View Article
Victoria Leeds celebrates record footfall and new openings
Victoria Leeds is celebrating what is expected to be its most successful year for footfall in its eight-year history. The number of visits to Victoria Gate... View Article
Sofology managing director to step down as DFS simplifies management structure
DFS has announced that Sofology managing director Emma Dinnis is to step down at the end of December as part of the furniture retailer’s plan to... View Article
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