DIY chains enjoy bumper year as UK property market slows
B&Q, Topps Tiles and Wickes among those on track for double-digit percentage share price rises this yearBusiness live – latest updatesRetailers of home improvement products are enjoying a glittering year...
By Mark Sweney · The Guardian World
B&Q, Topps Tiles and Wickes among those on track for double-digit percentage share price rises this year Business live – latest updates Retailers of home improvement products are enjoying a glittering year on the London stock market, as cash-strapped UK consumers turn to DIY projects after being priced out of shifting home or undertaking expensive renovations. Publicly listed retailers including the B&Q owner Kingfisher, Topps Tiles, Wickes and the sofa seller DFS are on track for double-digit percentage share price increases of as much as 56% this year. Continue reading...