"IMM" wrote in message
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Screwfix is aimed at the trade, although they welcome DIYers. B&Q is
aimed
at DIY, except that the newish B&Q Warehouses are aimed at the trade and
welcome DIYers. One B&Q Warehouse employee said their direct competitor
is
Wickes and they aim to be always £1 cheaper. Can't say I've noticed them
undercutting Wickes. And every Wickes place I see has builders vans
outside
which I can't say for B&Q Warehouses.

They've succeeded here in Stockport. Wickes is nearly empty most of the
time and the B&Q trade desk and dedicated entrance/exit is opening for
longer hours.