The Disruptors: Six businesses changing the face of DIY

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In our second instalment of The Disruptors series – showcasing the new breed of businesses that retailers will be increasingly competing with post-pandemic – Retail Week explores the ones to watch in the DIY sector.

Home improvement and DIY has experienced a renaissance in the past year as consumers forced to live, work, exercise, home-school and relax in one space have reorganised and reconfigured their homes to suit their new needs.

While retail giants such as B&Q and Homebase still reign supreme, new entrants are rapidly emerging to help a new generation of DIYers create their dream homes.

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