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B&Q benefits from lack of competition
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- 01 December 2011 10:53
The unseasonal autumn weather and the closure of rival Focus DIY helped ease the sales pressure at B&Q owner Kingfisher today.The retailer, which operates 536 B&Q and Screwfix stores in the UK and Ireland, said like-for-like sales were down 0.7% in the 13 weeks to October 29, an improvement on ...read more
Booming Kingfisher to create more than 1,200 jobs
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- 15 September 2011 12:54
Home improvement giant Kingfisher has announced that it is 'backing Britain' in the creation of more than 1,200 new UK jobs across its B&Q and Screwfix operations. The news comes hot on the heels of strong half-year trading results.The expansion plans will bring Kingfisher's total investment in the UK this ...read more
B&Q hampered by Focus’ last sale
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- 21 July 2011 10:02
B&Q owner Kingfisher today blamed dismal summer weather and the collapse of rival chain Focus DIY for a sharp slide in quarterly sales.The company, which has 330 B&Q stores in the UK and Ireland, said stock clearance activity by the administrators for Focus could have hit sales by as much ...read more
Kingfisher to open more stores
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- 24 March 2011 09:49
B&Q owner Kingfisher said it planned to step up its expansion today after delivering higher profits in the teeth of the economic downturn.The group has 856 stores but believes there is potential for more than 1,100 outlets over the long term, including more stores in Russia and China.Chief executive Ian ...read more
Kingfisher weathers B&Q pressure
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- 17 February 2011 09:50
B&Q owner Kingfisher today forecast a 20% rise in annual profits after strong international growth offset continued tough trading in the UK.The group expects adjusted pre-tax profits for the year ending last month to be at the top end of City expectations, which range from £661 million to £672 million, ...read more
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