B&Q has seen sales of snow and ice related products surge 62% this week, as the UK prepares to see temperatures plunge across the country.
The retailer saw searches for gas heaters on its website skyrocket 203% compared to last week, while searches for window insulation were up 1153%.
Searches for draft excluders also shot up 169%, as grit salt searches rose 900% and electric heaters saw a 151% search rise for the same period.
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B&Q category director for building Stephen Lodge said: “With Met Office warnings across the country, B&Q is here to help customers protect and warm their homes.
“B&Q provides fast, efficient, and convenient choices. For customers looking for immediate warmth and weather protection as well as those looking to invest in longer-term solutions, we have products at prices that work for them.”
The news comes after the retailer faced staff backlash over contract changes to their working hours and pay in December.
The DIY retailer told workers it would cut staff hours from January and increase pay to £11.31 per hour to compensate.
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