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DIY Boom Boosts Home Improvement Retailers

DIY Boom Boosts Home Improvement Retailers

Update: 2025-12-29
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Home improvement retailers in London are thriving as cash-strapped UK consumers, priced out of big moves or renovations, turn to DIY projects. Kingfisher, Topps Tiles, Wickes, and DFS are seeing significant share price jumps, with Wickes leading at 56%. The closure of rival Homebase has boosted these retailers, and consumers are focusing on affordable home upgrades amid a stagnant housing market. The budgets higher minimum wages and property tax changes may further push people toward home projects, outpacing overall retail sales. However, unemployments recent rise could cool the DIY boom. Checkout Solipillow.com

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DIY Boom Boosts Home Improvement Retailers

DIY Boom Boosts Home Improvement Retailers