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Top 10 UK Retailers: DIY & Gardening

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Retail Economics publish a monthly UK DIY and Gardening sector report that provides in-depth analysis on the latest retail data and consumer trends affecting the category. The report covers retail sales growth, region and category-specific economic insight, together with market share size and rankings for the UK's top ten DIY and Gardening retailers:

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B&Q is a UK-based multinational retail company that specialises in DIY and home improvement products. The company is headquartered in Eastleigh, England and is... Log in for more info >
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Screwfix is a UK-based retailer that specialises in selling a wide range of tools, plumbing and electrical products, and other hardware items. The company was f... Log in for more info >
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Wickes dates back to 1854, when Henry Dunn Wickes and his brother set up a small lumber business in Michigan, USA. In the UK, the first Wickes store was opened... Log in for more info >
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Amazon is not just an online marketplace, but also offers home improvement and gardening products. The Home Improvement category includes tools, hardware, elect... Log in for more info >
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Argos was founded in 1972 and was acquired by Sainsbury's in 2016, becoming part of the Sainsbury's group of companies. Today, Sainsbury's Argos operates both o... Log in for more info >
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Toolstation has a network of over 550 stores throughout the UK and is among the fastest expanding providers of tools, accessories and building supplies catering... Log in for more info >
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Since 1979, Homebase has provided a wide range of home improvement and gardening products in the UK. It also offers services for DIY enthusiasts and now operate... Log in for more info >
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B&M was formed in 1978 and today it is one of the UK’s largest variety retailers. It has grown to over 700 stores and employs over 35,000 staff, attracting over... Log in for more info >
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eBay formed in 1997 and today is an online marketplace where individuals and businesses can buy and sell new and used products within multiple categories. Today... Log in for more info >
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Dobbies Garden Centres, established in 1865, is a leading chain of retail stores specializing in gardening and outdoor living products in the UK. With over 70 l... Log in for more info >
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