A YEAR IN REVIEW
PRESENTS 2021 DIY WEEK
It’s been another challenging 12 months for the DIY, home improvement and garden retail sector. As Covid-19 continued to make headlines, the industry was able to step up and deal with this major event remarkably well, turning a difficult and stressful situation into a positive position as the public turned their attention to home improvements once again. Here we bring you a round up of news headlines from throughout the last year which tell the story…
JANUARY
• Kingfisher issues Q4 pre-close trading update
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Cmostores.com expands portfolio with acquisition of Total Tiles
• EFG Housewares launches update website
• B&Q and Speedy trial new outlets • ToughBuilt introduces new UK sales and distribution operations
• Stuart Turner, the founder of Plasplugs has died aged 83
FEBRUARY
• AkzoNobel no longer intends to acquire Tikkurila
• As lockdown fatigue grows, shoppers increasingly willing to travel
• Screwfix continues to invest in its people as it reaches £2bn in sales
• UWLA urges KBB retailers to realise benefits of unified water label
• Dulux Select Decorators are raising spirits in lockdown with their own virtual pub
• Wickes extends CitySprint partnership with new three-year contract
MARCH
• Azpects adds Robert Dyas to retail roll • Hultafors Group completes the acquisition of Fristads, Kansas and Leijona Workwear
• John Lewis Partnership plans not to reopen eight stores after lockdown
• Consumer spending fell 13.8 per cent in February as lockdown continued
www.diyweek.net APRIL
• Dulux Decorator Centre partners with Good Guys Decorating to transform even more lives
• Warm weather and easing of restrictions drives footfall up, but Easter hit by cold Monday
• Wilko launches the UK high street’s first face mask recycling scheme
• Urgent calls for changes in how we define fresh air
• Homebase partners with Next to launch garden centres
• Online retailer eSpares launches customer video consultations
MAY
• Senior team expands as CMOStores group eyes further growth
• Kingfisher reports 60 percent increase in sales
• Retailers unite to call for Government to avoid abuse of shopworkers
• Completion of demerger and admission of shares in Wickes
• Automation increases efficiency and capacity at A Perry
• Homebase opens its first store in six years JUNE
• Houzz collaborates with Dulux Trade • Kingfisher announces new planet and community responsible business commitments
• Surge in sales for bathroom products • What More UK becomes a zero to landfill company
• Wickes announces strong sales volumes ahead of expectations
• Ronseal teams up with channel 4 to celebrate the Men’s Shed Association
JULY
• Dulux Decorator Centre kick-starting careers for young people through Prince’s Trust Partnership
• One-in-two British first-time buyers are more DIY confident after lockdown
• ManoMano, raises $355M in fundraising and confirms the UK as the fastest growing market
• Toolstation helps young people learn building and trade skills
• Dulux celebrates its 90th birthday with charity book
• Flooring Superstore expands sustainable product offering
OCTOBER
• HMG Paints Chairman John Falder awarded Silver Medal
• Home renovation spend rises as homeowners invest in kitchen projects, Houzz survey finds
• Kingfisher announces half year results for the six months ended 31 July 2021
• BHETA advises housewares, garden and DIY members on bladed items legislation
• DIY Expert Craig Phillips opens Tile Mountain’s Liverpool Showroom
• HMG Paints announces new decorative distributor, Hashtag The Paint Shop
NOVEMBER
• HTA calls on government to harness the power of gardeners in building back greener
• Dulux Decorator Centre puts sustainability centre stage at the National Painting & Decorating Show
• Travis Perkins fully acquires Staircraft to add new capability for customers
• Brits race to buy Christmas trees early amidst worries of shortages
• Nottingham home improvements company named amongst top three in the city
DECEMBER
• Mark Hutchinson named as Grand Winner in Dulux Select Decorators Awards 2021
• Nitro Mors has a new home at Tetrosyl • BHETA advises members on impending ‘plastic tax’
• One in ten Britons don’t know how to use a single item from their toolbox
• New electric vehicle charging points installed at Squire’s
DECEMBER 2021 DIY WEEK 15 AUGUST
• DK Tools’ website wins ‘E-Commerce Solution of the Year’ award
• Dulux revamps Changing Rooms as TV home improvement show returns
• Homebase returns to Bradford • VIP guests attend opening of new Travis Perkins branch
• Star guests help MKM open Penrith branch • ToughBuilt joins British Safety Industry Federation
SEPTEMBER
• Harris brand launches TV ad campaign • Homebase has kickstarted new jobs for young people in Staffordshire
• New research shows over 112,000 UK trade businesses have been set up
• Family-run Kent company wins two trade awards
• Rothley marks growth by moving premises to double warehouse space
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