B&Q and Homebase have reopened first stores

In Great Britain too, DIY store operators have begun to reopen their stores. For example, market leader B&Q has already put more than half of its 288 locations into operation again. Last Saturday, 25 April, Homebase reopened the first 20 of its overall around 152 stores on a trial basis. In contrast, Wickes is currently keeping its around 235 stores closed.