Seizing opportunity in time of crisis

Chin: We react pretty quickly, because we’re a homegrown brand.

WHILE some companies have adopted a wait-and-see approach when it comes to tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, the same cannot be said of home improvement retailer MR DIY Group (M) Bhd.

Its response has been aggressive, going against the current in its industry where salary cuts, layoffs and store closures have become the norm over the last few months.

The group recently opened 33 new stores nationwide on Sept 19, bringing its total outlet count to 670. There are 640 MR DIY shops, 28 MR Toy outlets and two MR Dollar stores.