A YEAR IN REVIEW
The past twelve months have very much been about getting back to normal following the last few years that were affected by the coronavirus pandemic to varying degrees. The economy and resulting cost of living crisis has been in the news for much of this year and is the main issue currently affecting most retail businesses. But there have been many other stories that have also had an influence on the DIY industry as our annual roundup of news headlines reveals…
JANUARY
Consumer survey highlights effects of cost of living crisis on home improvements
Retailer shares secrets of success as it is crowned UK’s favourite local business
Retailers benefit from rises in footfall each day from Boxing Day
Wickes opens new store in Bolton Covers acquires Wingham Timber Exclusively 2023 show selling out fast
FEBRUARY
DK Tools slashes prices on over 1,000 Amtech products
More than 300 retailers to participate in this year’s Global DIY-Summit
Roofing merchant launches new online DIY store
Sustainability innovator helps founder bag Dragons’ Den investment
Screwfix drives forward apprenticeship agenda
Toolstation to host supplier trade show in celebration of 20 years
MARCH
DK Tools launches a new seasonal brochure to help trade customers plan for spring
Exclusively fully booked by exhibitors already
Apollo Housewares wins best display stand at trade show
New study finds over 65s bearing brunt of higher energy bills
Screwfix acquires assets of Connect Distribution Services Limited
UK Government confirms ban on peat will not be implemented until 2030
AUGUST APRIL
BHETA to partner Glee show with BHETA / Bira village
DIY Week Awards 2023 - Finalists announced and change of venue
Thierry Garnier, Group CEO of Kingfisher, Elected President of EDRA/GHIN
Radical rethink needed if Britain ever to meet annual 300,000 new homes target Obituary: Richard Block – co-founder B&Q
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A fifth of hybrid workers are using the working day for DIY,
Gardena celebrates growth in the UK market
IBMG expands roofing division with new acquisition
Palace secures acquisition of former Norcros Adhesives brands
Westland joins BHETA Draper Tools returns as a partner of Southampton Football Club
MAY
DIY Week Awards 2023 - Winners Announced!
Cost of living crisis sees DIY boom continue
Kingfisher releases positive Q1 trading update
KBB retailers urged to support the unified water label
Jewson launches electric vehicle charging products
Plank Hardware announces partnership with Ryobi to launch ultimate DIY checklist
Toolstation team walk 992 miles with their dogs in support of Macmillan
JUNE
The world of home improvement reunites at 9th Global DIY-Summit
Home Hardware celebrates first Corporate Store in Northern Ireland
Kingfisher makes further progress on carbon emissions reduction
Perry Open Day showcases innovation and sustainability
Screwfix Sprint delivers trade essentials to site in 60 minutes or less
Award winning Fix-A-Floor wows the trade!
ERA celebrates 185 years in the security business
JULY
CMO launches new online resource BHETA’s Exclusively show raises thousands for charity
New Head of Marketing for Harris Brushes OB1 – Celebrating the Million Pound Month Screwfix appointed to the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers
Toolstation superfan gets to live his dream DECEMBER
Westland launches New Horizon fund to support community projects
How big is Christmas for British Garden Centres?
Frosts wins Home Hardware’s ‘Magic Of Christmas’ Window Competition
Christmas Jumper Day raises over £20,000 for Green Fingers charity
Pantone Colour of the Year 2024 announced
Job satisfaction soars at Leyland SDM Entries open for DIY Week Awards 2024
DECEMBER 2023 DIY WEEK 17
Jewson branches taken over by Big Brew to support mental health
New Travis Perkins branch set to create 14 jobs in Snetterton
Southern Trident leads the way in environmental responsibility
Tradespeople struggling with green skills gap
Blanchard’s wins Home Hardware’s Window Dressing Competitions
NOVEMBER SEPTEMBER
AkzoNobel’s announces its Colour of the Year 2024
Howe Tools launches national ad campaign Sales of insulation surge as industry reacts to Building Regulations
Wickes releases interim trading results Zerowater and Förvara join BHETA Works start on brand new £10m Aberdeen Wickes store
OCTOBER
Crown Paints wins inaugural BDF Race to Net Zero award
DK Tools becomes authorised distributor of Soudal products
QEP UK Holdings announces successful management buyout
Zest wins at GIMA Awards Latest garden centre data shows a September sunshine boost
Travis Perkins opens new Oban branch and boasts electric forklifts
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