B&Q
This coverage explores B&Q’s strategy and performance in the UK retail market, offering insights for executives, managers, and industry professionals. Reporting includes store openings and closures, digital and omnichannel initiatives, marketing campaigns, leadership changes, and its position within the home improvement and DIY sector. The analysis helps professionals assess B&Q’s growth plans, customer engagement, and competitive dynamics shaping the market.
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Sep- 2018 -19 SeptemberDIY
B&Q owner Kingfisher sees 15% profit slump with H1 results
Kingfisher, which owns DIY retailers B&Q and Screwfix, has reported a 14.8% drop in H1 pre-tax profits, dragged down by “significant weaknesses” with its French operations. Underlying pre-tax profit dropped to £375m in the six months to 31 July 2018, compared with £440m the previous year, and total sales remained…
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Aug- 2018 -16 AugustDIY
B&Q owner Kingfisher records Q2 revenue boost thanks to warm weather
Kingfisher, the owner of B&Q and Screwfix, has posted a 1.6% increase in revenue during the three months ending 31 July. The increase was driven by a 3.6% increase in revenue at B&Q’s UK and RoI stores which Kingfisher said benefitted from sales in “weather-related categories”. Screwfix reported a…
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Jul- 2018 -27 JulyDIY
B&Q reinforces commitment to kitchen and bathrooms market
Home improvement retailer B&Q has begun to recruit 800 new colleagues in its bid to further commitment to the kitchens and bathrooms market. The new recruitments will be based at the retailer’s showroom areas to assist customers. The news comes after B&Q recently announced proposals to simplify the way it…
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Jun- 2018 -29 JuneDIY
Wickes to take on 900 staff from B&Q to meet kitchen and bathroom demand
Wickes has announced that it will take on 900 staff from B&Q to add to its bespoke kitchen and bathroom department to meet demand. The DIY retailer has said that demand for fully designed and installed kitchens is continuing to grow so it is investing significantly in its professional kitchen…
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8 JuneDIY
B&Q announces sales overhaul with 700 employees consulted over new roles
B&Q has announced that it is to make changes to its sales processes with 700 employees consulted over the changes. The DIY retailer announced proposals to simplify the way it sells kitchens and bathrooms so that customers only deal with one member of staff. B&Q has said that as a…
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May- 2018 -24 MayDIY
B&Q owner Kingfisher reports poor Q1 sales
DIY retailer B&Q has reported a 9% drop in like-for-like sales for the three months to April 30 2018. According to the group the report reflects an ongoing issue of lowered footfall and soft demand patterns. The adverse weather conditions and temporary snow related store closures impacted B&Q’s like-for-like sales…
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