Eateries are all the rage in retail these days as leisure and shopping converge.

Tesco aims to drive footfall with the additions of artisan coffee chain Harris + Hoole and family restaurant Giraffe.

However, B&Q has been doing this for years with the likes of Bill’s Diner taking pride of place at its premises.

Perhaps B&Q should invest in its own chain of workmen-friendly takeaways - we hear Greggs’ shares are going cheap.

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