Andy Cap wrote:

I popped into B&Q the other day, looking for blades for my Bosch jigsaw. The
blade rack was almost empty, with just a few packs left for Black & Decker.
I guess the recession is beginning to bite as people have less to spend.

Nah, B&Q have always been like that.

I needed some cabinet legs recently - B&Q had three. I suppose if I had
wanted to make a milking stool I'd have been OK.