NEWS DIY Week Awards 2022 - Live event a winner


The winners of this year’s DIY Week Awards were announced at a glittering live presentation event held at the prestigious Tower Hotel in London on 20 May. After the challenges caused by the Covid pandemic over the last


two years, it was


great to be back socialising in person again with leading figures from the DIY, home improvement and garden industry. Hosted


by Cruttenden and


comedian Hal ‘Voice


success, of


the Balls’ Alan Dedicoat, the event was a great


as all those present enjoyed a sumptuous three course lunch, fine wine and Champagne while celebrating the success of the winners. DIY Week’s Editorial Director, Neil Mead welcomed guests by saying: “Even during these unprecedented times, the unrivalled resilience and


Homebase opens new store in Chester


innovation shown by everyone in


this room proves beyond


doubt that the future of the DIY sector is in safe hands and very bright.


“During the course of the 2022 scheme, I’ve been amazed once again by the outstanding products you’ve continued to develop, the creativity of the retailers operating within


the


sector and the passion that you all hold for all things DIY.


And I’m proud to have had the opportunity to play a role in recognising and rewarding all of your hard work.”


Neil went on to thank the


Award’s judges: Paul Andrews; Paul Bagnall, Ricky Johal, Andrew Marley, Kate Murphy, Mike Smith, and Paul Warren and the


event sponsors:


Benchmark Retail Services, BIRA, BHETA, DK Tools, Home Hardware Southwest and


Parcel Pending by Quadient for their generous support. The event enjoyed a party atmosphere, as guests made the most of being back together and able to socialise and network in person again, and the celebrations continued well into the evening. Event Manager, Sallie Payne said: “It was great to welcome everyone back to a live event once again and to reconnect with friends and colleagues. The team and I were really pleased with the positive response from the industry for the awards this year and impressed with the quantity and high standard of entries received.


“Thank you to all those who


were involved in making this year’s DIY Week Awards such a success and everyone that attended the event.” For more details about all


of this year’s winners, see our special Awards Supplement


Neil Mead and Sallie Payne, the DIY Week ‘dream team’


in this issue. For more information about the DIY Week Awards programme, a full list of winners from this year and previous years, as well as photographs from the 2022 lunch can be found on the event’s official website at www.diyweekawards.co.uk


Hundreds attend successful MKM Home launch event


Homebase is bringing the best of its home and garden ranges to Chester with a new 30,500 sq ft


store on Greyhound Retail Park.


The opening has created 29 jobs in the local area, including five team members with over 40 years of experience at Homebase. Customers will find City & Guild accredited experts in-store, ready to answer customers’ questions about décor, garden, kitchen and bathroom design. Previously a unit occupied by John Lewis & Partners, this opening is an evolution of recent store


Bradford,


Coventry. With a ceiling height of 3m and solid oak flooring throughout, this new Homebase has the department store feel the local community have been looking for.


Grant Anderson, Homebase Retail Director, comments: “We’re excited to be opening a store in Chester, and to be able


to bring our products,


inspiration and expertise to the local community. “Whether


customers are


looking for on-trend ideas for their homes or new ways to bring their gardens to life, they’ll be able to do just Homebase.”


that with 4 DIY WEEK JUNE 2022


MKM Home has officially opened its doors to the people of Hull and the East Riding with guests attending in their hundreds to witness the fantastic choice of home designs and technologies on display. Attendees were dazzled with live cooking displays from one of the on-site state-of-the art kitchens, with a Gordon Ramsey lookalike


providing


comic relief throughout the evening alongside live music and a magician.


Rich Gosling, Branch Director, MKM Home, said: “It is fantastic to open the doors of MKM Home and provide trade and public in Hull and surrounding area with a high-class showroom for all their home and garden needs. With the number of homeowners


openings in Abingdon, Cheltenham,


and


and bathroom showrooms, features a host of dynamic displays to inspire customers with


their next home


improvement project and has expert designers and technical experts on site to help provide support throughout each stage of a project.


MKM Home is the result of


who are choosing to embark on their own self build projects increasing


post-pandemic, MKM Home’s offering has been Wayfair launches in Ireland


Wayfair, one of the world’s largest destinations for


the


home, today announced that it has launched in Ireland. Irish shoppers will now be able to explore and shop Wayfair’s online selection of more than a million home goods enabling them to transform the way that they shop for their homes, whatever their space, style or budget. As well as offering an extensive range of furniture, lighting, soft furnishings, kitchen, storage, outdoor, decor from more than 4,000 suppliers, Wayfair also offers a broad selection of home improvement products, meaning


that customers can answer all their home and renovation needs in one easy-to-shop space. “We are delighted that Irish shoppers can now join our 25 million strong active global customer base in accessing the very broadest selection of homewares to suit every home, style and budget,” said Jens Uwe Intat, Head of Wayfair Europe. “Whether you are shopping for budget-friendly basics or on the hunt for a more high-end look, Wayfair has just the thing. We pride ourselves on offering a seamless end-to-end customer experience, from first click to final delivery.”


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especially configured to meet these diverse needs.”


The branch, which features one of the UK’s largest kitchen


MKM’s acquisition of Brooke Ceramics and brings the two Hull-based companies together as one. The game changing retail space for tradespeople and homeowners includes beautiful kitchen and bathroom displays, and eye-catching tile designs, right through to plumbing and heating options that highlight the very


latest in sustainable


technology, making MKM Home unlike anything else available across Hull and the wider region.


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