DIY stores across East Lancashire are getting a new look.

Do it All stores in Blackburn, Rawtenstall and Burnley are being re-branded after a takeover by rival Focus - headed by Mellor-based businessman Bill Archer.

"We are building on the strengths of both businesses to create a stronger offering to the customer," said Mr Archer, chairman and chief executive of Focus Do It All.

The Craft Work and Petworld departments which have been introduced at the Blackburn Bank Top store are now being rolled out across 90 former Do It All stores by 2001.

The Focus Retail Group acquired Do It All from Boots in August last year.

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