The online retailer is promising that the will offer low prices and is promoting sales with an introductory offer of a free Stanley nine-way screwdriver set for people spending more than 拢20 in the DIY & Tools shop.
Brands that will be sold through Amazon include Black & Decker, Braun, Bosch and Henckels. Features on other Amazon shops such as customer reviews and buying guides will also appear on the Home & Garden shop.
Amazon started life as a book retailer but has expanded to cover videos and DVDs, electronic equipment, kitchen goods and personal care.
Robin Terrell, managing director of Amazon.co.uk, said: "Amazon.co.uk's goal is to be the place where customers can find and discover anything they want to buy online. Today's move into DIY, gardening and home improvement products is a natural progression towards achieving that goal. The launch of DIY & Tools and Garden & Outdoors follows our successful expansion into new categories including consumer electronics, kitchen items and personal care."
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