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B&Q York store to close

Published: 9 October 2013
The B&Q store on Hull Road in York is set to close and be replaced by Sainsbury's, after a deal was made between the two companies.
B&Q York store to close
B&Q has informed employees at the store of its intention to close and to find an alternative site. The DIY retailer intends to continue having two stores in the city and will look for an alternative site near the Hull Road store to complement its other York store at the Clifton Moor Retail Park.

Currently the building at Hull Road is used for the sale of DIY products only, and subject to gaining approval from City of York Council, it will be converted to allow the sale of supermarket products.

B&Q's covering divisional director for north, Steven Blair, commented: "B&Q has a strong presence in York having opened our first store at Foss Island in 1986. We intend to continue to offer our York customers a choice of two stores going forward.

"Through this deal we intend to secure a new store to replace our store at Hull Road. The new, replacement store will continue to offer our York customers everything they expect from B&Q.

"It is with regret that we announce our intention to close the store at Hull Road but we will continue to serve our customers there to the highest possible standard over the coming months."

Sainsbury's has informed the council of its intentions for the proposed store, with a sales area of 60,000sq ft, that "will offer the full range of Sainsbury's products", according to the company. It will now consult with the local community over its proposals prior to submitting a planning application.

A similar move has been made by Homebase recently, which will be closing its Bolton store at the end of next week, but no replacement store is planned, however.

Comments

Published prior to March 2014
By jean
I have had help and assistance from all staff at B&Q at all times Are we talking about the same Hull Rd store
Published prior to March 2014
By Liz T
Is it really surprising that the staff at Hull Rd don't seem really bothered would you if you didn't know if you would have a job next week next month or in the future surely the bosses know something by now as to what is happening to the store do you not think you owe it to your hard working staff to be truthfull
Published prior to March 2014
By Ronnie
I've been in the trade for over twenty years and have notice that band q have changed so much. They don't have a lot off choice in products any more the new paint range is crap to use bring back dulux paint mixing what we need is the american chain home depot to take over and give us more choice in products
Published prior to March 2014
By TONY
Despite assurances that problems would be sorted by Xmas still no news ! They don't even return calls - hat a shambles, Kitchen buyers BEWARE
Published prior to March 2014
By Carl
The service has really gone down hill since the start of 2013,New ideas from CEO who has now had his job role taken away, the staff have to stay in their areas and on busy days and are told to greet every customer,too much of this does annoy you as you walk around, they need to get back to basics and get more staff on the shop floor.
Published prior to March 2014
By Tony
Very poor after sales service, quality not as expected, will post full details at later date, BEWARE.
Published prior to March 2014
By dav
agree with Jay I note the wording is essentially the same for all the announced closures, also they do not give a date
Published prior to March 2014
By anonymous
they are also relocating the store at glasshoughton this is to be a sainsburys as well,intresting!!!
Published prior to March 2014
By Ann
Hull Road York Store
I used to find the staff very helpful but over the past year or so, I agree with Mat that many of them don't really like interacting with customers, and they tend to say that it is not their area. Maybe they aren't a happy workforce, that could be an explanation
Published prior to March 2014
By Mat
Is there any surprise B&Q stores are closing?
The staff are rude and no matter who you ask its never their dept and no one can ever be found, yet if you walked out without paying they'd be there like a shot.
Products are overpriced and the service is appauling - roll on it closing!
They have agreed the same deal at the Barnsley store.
Published prior to March 2014
By jay
they will not open a second store as they need clifton moor to perform better as its not doing as well as it should if they open a second store i will eat my hat suger coating bad news thats all it is

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