On 27/02/2020 09:04, alan_m wrote:
IMO, in the last decade Homebase was never a DIY store. It was a
lifestyle store selling fluffy cushions and other goods at inflated
prices. It was evident that the new Australian management didn't know
what they were buying and didn't realise that it didn't appeal to the
DIYer nor to those who wanted value for money.Â* Just before my local
Homebase closed down their 25% off everything price was barely
completive with the local competition. Why did the Aussies think we
wanted barbecues in mid December and at the same time completely fill
the store with Christmas tat with prices much higher than every pound
shop in the country selling identical items?

I have not found any point in the local B & Q for decades but have used
homebase extensively post Bunnings....

Best value LED bulbs I have found.
Good source of half decent tools.

The one I use has good plants - better than the much bigger nursery.
Higher turnover?

The christmas tat is cheap enough on Dec 23rd :=-)

Since I am in renovation mode I have been using it about once a week -
more often then the builders merchants


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