DIY
DIY covers the latest business developments and trends across the UK home improvement and hardware retail sector. This section reports on trading performance, consumer demand, sustainability initiatives, and supply chain management among leading DIY and home retail brands. Retail Sector’s DIY coverage provides insight into how retailers are adapting to shifts in housing, lifestyle, and economic conditions — offering practical analysis for executives, suppliers, and category managers shaping strategy and operations in this competitive market.
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Jun- 2025 -27 June
Dobbies reopens Hungerford store after refurbishment
Dobbies has relaunched its garden centre in Hungerford following refurbishment, marking the third upgrade in the chain’s national investment programme. The overhaul includes a wider selection of plants and gardening products, with the company working with new and existing suppliers to expand its range. New compost lines and a bespoke…
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27 June
Søstrene Grene to open 500 stores amid ‘record’ trading
Danish homewares brand Søstrene Grene is set to expand into Italy and Poland in 2026, as it plans to operate 500 stores by 2027. The news comes on the heels of the group’s strong trading across the UK and wider European markets. According to Søstrene Grene, it expects to deliver…
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25 June
Halfords profits rise 6.4% to £38.4m in FY25
Halfords has reported that its underlying profit before tax rose 6.4% to £38.4m for the year ended 28 March 2025, above the previously guided £32m to £37m range. Alongside this, its group sales rose 2.5% on a like-for-like basis while its overall revenues inched up 0.1% to £1.72bn. However, the…
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6 June
Wickes enters FTSE 250 amid strong sales
Wickes has been promoted to the FTSE 250 index following a strong start to the year. David Wood, chief executive of the Wickes Group stated that it was a “fantastic recognition for all the hard work of its colleagues who do such a great job serving customers and helping the…
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May- 2025 -28 May
Kingfisher sales rise 2.2% to £3.3bn in Q1
Kingfisher, which operates DIY brands Screwfix and B&Q, has reported that total sales rose 2.2% to £3.3bn in the first quarter ended 30 April. It comes as like-for-like sales grew 1.8% during the period, with the group noting a 2.7% boost in underlying growth, thanks to customers making more large…
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22 May
The Works ups profit guidance as turnaround bears fruit
The Works has upgraded its FY25 profit guidance and is expecting to deliver approximately adjusted EBITDA of £9.5m compared with £6m in FY24, following good progress with its turnaround strategy. The group is also targeting profit growth in excess of current market expectations of the £10m adjusted EBITDA in FY26.…
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20 May
Topps Tiles sees interim HY sales and profits boost
Topps Tiles has seen its interim sales and profits improve over the 26-week period ending 29 March 2025, amid “good progress” in its five key growth areas. It reported that adjusted sales increased 4.1% to £127.8m, with an improving trend across the first and second quarters. Adjusted gross profit was…
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14 May
Wickes revenues up almost 7% in Q1
Wickes has announced that its group revenues have risen 6.9% to £533.1m during the 17 weeks ended 26 April 2025. This came after strong volume-led sales growth within its retail arm which saw its revenue grow 9.6% to £396.7m in the period. Wickes stated that it increased its market share…
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9 May
Dobbies unveils revamped Cadnam store
Dobbies Garden Centre has revealed it has relaunched its Cadnam store as part of a nationwide refurbishment programme. This is the second in Dobbies’ extensive programme of investment across the store estate. At Dobbies Cadnam, the team has worked closely with new and existing suppliers to increase its plants and…
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Apr- 2025 -16 April
ProCook revenues jump 17.8% in Q4
ProCook has seen its total revenue increase by 17.8% to £15.5m during the 12 weeks ended 30 March 2025. Retail revenue increased by 14.7% to £9.6m benefitting from like-for-like growth of 1.9% – the seventh consecutive quarter of positive like for like growth. Meanwhile, e-commerce revenue increased by 23.4% to…
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