The planned changes include the introduction of updated checkouts and power tool displays, improvements to the sales floor and updates to internal and external signage.

Selco Builders Warehouse has committed to a £5 million branch refurbishment programme in 2021 as it continues its ambitious development plans.

During this year, the builders merchant, which has 69 branches in total, will carry out work to modernise 18 of its longest-standing branches. Three of the branches – Catford, Ruislip and Barking – will undergo major refurbishments, while a further 15 stores will benefit from smaller refits.

The planned changes include the introduction of updated checkouts and power tool displays, improvements to the sales floor and updates to internal and external signage.

This £5 million investment is in addition to the upcoming opening of three new branches, the first of which will be in Liverpool in April.

Howard Luft, CEO of Selco Builders Warehouse, said: “As well as maintaining our branch expansion programme, we are fully committed to ensuring that our existing branches undergo constant improvements.

“We want to ensure all our branches are as convenient and reliable for our customers to use as possible and achieve the modern standards tradespeople associate with Selco outlets.

“We are also fully committed to a programme of sustainability and, as part of that, the branch refurbishments will see initiatives including the installation of full LED lighting and an energy management system.”

The branches undergoing refits in 2021 are Tyburn, Ardwick, Enfield, Charlton, Southall, Leeds Elland Road, Baguley, Ashton, Sutton, Sidcup, Romford, Tottenham, Nottingham, Perry Barr and Dudley.