Screwfix has delivered a like for like sales increase of 2% in the 13 weeks to 2 November, with total sales rising 3.7% to £ 1.1 billion.
Kingfisher, the group behind Screwfix and the B&Q brand, saw its group retail profits rise, with like-for-like sales edging up 1.4% while total sales climbed by 4.6% to £2.9 billion.
Kingfisher, said the rise was thanks to the chain benefiting from a strong promotional campaign, extended opening hours in stores, the roll out of new outlets and the introduction of a mobile 'click, pay & collect' offer last year.
Ian Cheshire, Kingfisher group chief executive, said: "Following a mixed first half, we have seen growth in both sales and profits in our third quarter, one of our most significant trading periods in the year. Whilst we have delivered sales growth in each of our geographies our markets remain challenging, especially in France where consumer confidence is still weak and with no obvious signs of an imminent improvement.
"Looking ahead, we remain ready to capitalise on any improvement in conditions or opportunities as they arise. In the meantime, our self-help plan, 'Creating the Leader', continues to progress well so I remain enthusiastic about our longer-term prospects."
