COMMENT


February 2022 www.diyweek.net


Editorial Director: Neil Mead 07976 255274


nmead@datateam.co.uk Assistant Editor: James Mead


Group Publication & Event Manager: Sallie Payne 01622 699151


spayne@datateam.co.uk


Art Editor: Paul Forster 01622 607962


pforster@datateam.co.uk


Media Director: Paul Ryder 01622 699105


pryder@datateam.co.uk


Subscriptions: Curwood CMS Ltd 01580 883844


datateam@c-cms.com


Subscription rate (UK): One year £137, two years £235


Subscription rate (outside UK, air mail): One year £174, two years £309


© 2022 Datateam Business Media Ltd. DIY Week incorporates Decor Retailing, DIY Retail Leaders, DIY Superstore, Do-It-Yourself Retailing, Domestic Electrical Appliances, Excellence In Garden Retailing, Excellence In Woodcare Retailing, Excellence In Timber Retailing, Excellence In Tile Retailing, Garden Retail Leaders, Garden Retailing, Hardware Merchandiser, Hardware Trade Journal, Homecentre, Home Storage Retailing, The Ironmonger, Ironmongery & Hardware, Lighting, Martineau & Smith’s Monthly Circular, Mercantile Guardian, Superstore Management, Tools Retailing, and Wholesale Leaders. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without prior written permission from the publishers. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of material published in DIY Week. However, Datateam Business Media Ltd will not be liable for any inaccuracies. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the editor or publishers. DIY Week is registered at Stationers’ Hall. ISSN 0954-8823. DIY Week is printed on environmentally friendly paper; both text paper and cover stock are elementary chlorine free and sourced from paper suppliers with a well planned environmental policy. This issue of DIY Week includes some editorial photographs provided and paid for by suppliers. Printed by Buxton Press.


In This Issue...


Founded in 1874 No 5,897 -


Navigating the road ahead


As we emerge from what until now was the worst global humanitarian crisis of this century so far, things are certainly looking bright for the DIY industry in a post-Covid pandemic world. Not only did it adapt quickly to the initial shock shutdown of the economy, but it also fared well through the subsequent lockdowns. So, in general 2021 was not all doom and gloom for the retail sector and DIY, home improvements and gardening all stood out as over achieving segments during what was a very challenging time for all businesses. Looking ahead, Springboard, a leading provider of retail data analytics, has identified a number of key trends that it forecasts will play out in 2022. Most significant is the maturity of the hybrid


office/home working model which it thinks will result in a greater number of retail visits in the evening and at the weekend, longer dwell times and an increase in the combination of shopping and dining as the prospect of going out after a work day at home is more attractive. Alternatively, this model will in itself generate a demand by consumers for the choice that can only be obtained in a larger destination when more time allows. The report also highlights that while 2020 was typified by unprecedented change in retail brought about by the pandemic, and 2021 saw the start of retailers accommodating this change, 2022 will be typified by the transition of retail to succeed in a Covid world as we learn to live with the virus. You can read more about the ups and downs of the retail sector through the difficulties posed by the Covid situation last year and how the future may pan out in the Springboard Retail Report summary starting on page 20 of this issue.


Editorial Director, Neil Mead: DIYWeek@Datateam.co.uk


P4 / NEWS


The latest headlines and breaking news from across the home improvement and garden sectors


P11 / DECORATING & BATHROOMS


Upgrades or a complete renovation, transforming the bathroom can make a big difference to any home


Datateam Business Media Ltd, 15a London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8LY


Tel: 01622 687031 www.datateam.co.uk


Published by P16 / CLEANING & LAUNDRY


Clean Living’s new Biological Multi-Mop offers a complete solution to deep cleaning hard surfaces in the home


P20 / RETAIL REPORT 2021


Retail data expert Springboard’s annual retail review for 2021 examines the sector’s performance and trends


www.diyweek.net


FEBRUARY 2022 DIY WEEK 3


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40