A YEAR IN REVIEW
As we look back at the last 12 months, it’s clear that the UK DIY retail industry has demonstrated strong adaptability in the face of continuing economic challenges. Despite ongoing pressures from the cost-of-living crisis, consumer interest in home improvement remains robust and retailers are continuing to innovate and align with customer demands for sustainability, value, and convenience. 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
Plank Hardware launches on B&Q’s
diy.com Summit secures major new deal with Wickes
DK Tools is now an official Rustins distributor
Decorating giants Crown and Wickes launch charitable partnership
Harry Redknapp opens newly transferred Travis Perkins branch
Catering hits the sweet spot in GCA November results
FEBRUARY
Burg-Wächter’s Secure Communities Scheme foils would-be thieves
Handy unveils gardening and DIY products for the new season
One4all Gift Cards expands retail partnerships with Screwfix
UK retailers aspire for growth, but face challenges meeting increased demand
Flowerpot merger announced B&Q Marketplace to update on developments at BHETA webinar
MARCH
Abacus Agents celebrates 21-year partnership with ERA
GCA’s February BoT figures reflect a wet month with a ‘sunny outlook’
Jamie Oliver encourages the nation to get barbecue ready
Kingfisher drives e-commerce growth with new marketplace launch
Tile Mountain to open new showroom in Peterborough
Home Hardware trade show raises £500 for charities
APRIL
DIY Week Awards 2024 - Finalists announced!
Toolbank sign up as a new distributor for HG
New Travis Perkins branch set to create 15 jobs in Derby
Ibstock invests in quality with major factory upgrade
Kingfisher Full Year Results 2023-24 BHETA to host webinar with TikTok Shop
www.diyweek.net AUGUST
eBay to sponsor Glee 2024 Luceco launches ePortal for wholesalers GCA’s July BoT results show an ‘encouraging month’
BHETA reports strong half-year recruitment numbers
Deliveroo and B&Q partner to deliver DIY products on demand in London
Wickes Group issues trading update for first six months of 2024
JUNE
Announcing the launch of DIY Week Live! Screwfix awarded ‘Retailer of the Year’ at UK Green Business Awards
Retail sales blossom in May Consumer interest in Victoriana soars Gardena launches new Summer TV campaign
Wyevale Nurseries returns to retail tree market after 15-year absence
JULY
Vigar’s FLAP receives prestigious Red Dot design award
B&Q announces appoints new Director of Responsible Business
Adverse June weather conditions hit garden centre sales
Zest ups the game on mind fundraising with latest charity walk
Bira says inflation figures are encouraging Exclusively show raises £20k for RDT
MAY
DIY Week Awards 2024 winners announced!
Growing with Gardena at Chelsea Flower Show
Wilko.com launches tool hire service – powered by easyToolhire
BHETA’S age verification campaign regarding bladed items leads to Royal Mail climb-down
ERoofing launches sister site Silicone Direct
Jewson to sponsor Western Football League
SEPTEMBER
AkzoNobel’s Colour of the Year 2025 radiates True Joy
Deco-Pak embarks on a new chapter with MBO
T.B. Davies’ ladder range now available at over 230 Dulux Decorator Centres
Neighbourhood Watch research finds burglary is one of UK’s most feared crimes
India’s largest tile manufacturer acquires seven new UK stores
OCTOBER
Jewson launches first purpose-built ‘Branch of the Future’ at Farnborough
Wickes Group trading update reports stronger growth in retail
Tapi ranked as the UK’s best-rated tile brand
Dulux celebrates 200th ‘Let’s Colour’ project completed
AkzoNobel delivers continued growth Travis Perkins opens new branch in Norwich
NOVEMBER
Homebase issues official statement on entering administration
I ndependent retailers boycott Black Friday as rising costs mount
Home retail businesses to see uplift as property sales rise
Crown donates over 6,000 litres of paint to charity
HTA sets out £134 million bill and triple hit of the Autumn Budget
Campaigning Colchester businessman wins award
DECEMBER
DIY hits a high-note as B&Q officially opens new store in Rotherham
Blanchard’s wins Home Hardware’s Christmas window dressing competition
Online marketplaces to face same WEEE regulations as high street retailers
New UK trade sales director for Luceco Leading economist revealed as a key speaker at 2025 GCA conference
DK Tools partners with Constructionarium to inspire the next generation of builders
DECEMBER 2024 DIY WEEK 19 DIY WEEK PRESENTS 2024
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
