Following DIY Week’s story on Friday, the organisers of The National DIY Show, formerly Totally DIY & Tools have confirmed that the 2018 exhibition is being cancelled but that it could be back the following year.

Organiser, Brintex, which is part of the Hemming Group, said it made the announcement “with deep regret”, adding that “the show has been a staple part of the DIY retail industry for over 23 years and helped launch many fledgling companies and personalities.”

The National DIY Show was set to be held at the Ricoh Arena next June with new branding and a refreshed concept but a statement issued by event manager Lucyanne Matthews this morning, said a difficult decision to cancel the 2018 event was made “due to the instability of the economic European road map”.

The statement continued: “This is not to say the show won’t be back but for 2019 but the firm decision was made by the Brintex and Hemming Group Board to put the show on hold.

“The organisers would like to thank the industry associations who have shown support over the years especially BHETA who have supported the exhibition with a dedicated area and been a champion for the New Product Zone. The organisers would also like to say a big thank you to strong supporting partners Home Hardware, who have backed the show for many years and were fully on board for the new 2018 concept.”

Ms Matthews can be contacted to answer any questions regarding the cancellation of the 2018 exhibition.