Passionate about decorating
Since 1895
1895
John Paul McDougall was established
1910
JP McDougall established as a wallpaper supplier in Manchester city centre
1939
JP McDougall moves to Timperly
1964
ICI purchases a 46% share of JP McDougall & Company Limited
1966
ICI purchases the remainder of shares to become sole owner
1972 - 1974
ICI acquires Rose and Company. McDougall Rose group was formed
1980 - 1990
The McDougall Rose Group acquires
- Turners
- Donald Haigh
- Lowries
- W. Thompson
- J.W. Davies
- Stockport Decorators Merchants
- Milners
- H. G. W. Paints
- W. Pyle & Co.
- Flyde Decorative Supplies
- Warners
- Keyline Decorating Supplies
- Robinsons
- Long Eaton Paints
- Snaiths
- Anglian
1998
The Group begins trading as Dulux Decorator Centre
2001
£100 million in sales reached
2004
150th Dulux Decorator Centre store opens
2007
Dulux Decorator Centre acquires SJ Dixons
2011
Investors In People Gold award achieved.
2014
Investors In People Champion status achieved
The entire Dulux Decorator Centre business is rebranded
2017
192 stores opened nationwide
'Centred On You' campaign launched
2018 - 2019
4 new acquisitions made:
- Whites
- Colour Centre
- Trade Paints
- Doves
240 stores nationwide
2020
125 year anniversary
Speaking of which, we of course bring you the widest choice of products from brands including Dulux Trade, Armstead Trade, Cuprinol, Sikkens and many more online and from our 240 stores nationwide. Plus, as the only decorating merchant to offer Nectar points, we’ll reward you with every purchase.