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Kingfisher sales rise 2.2% to £3.3bn in Q1

Kingfisher, which operates DIY brands Screwfix and B&Q, has reported that total sales rose 2.2% to £3.3bn in the first…

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Today’s news in brief-25/3/25

WH Smith has successfully completed a refinancing deal, securing a £200m US Private Placement and a new £120m bank term…

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Kingfisher profits fall 7% to £528m in FY24

Kingfisher has reported a 7% dip in profits to £528m, including £33m of one-off business rates refunds at B&Q, during…

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Today’s news in brief-17/3/25

Fenwick, the family-owned retailer, is facing significant financial challenges, with pre-tax losses widening to £38.1m in the year to January…

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Screwfix to open 35 new stores by Jan 2026

Screwfix, the omnichannel retailer, has announced plans to open up to 35 new stores across the UK and Ireland by…

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Accessorize launches new partnership with Deliveroo

Accessorize, the gifting, fashion accessories, and jewellery retailer, has announced a new partnership with Deliveroo offering customers on-demand delivery of…

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Today’s news in brief-25/11/24

Asda has announced the return of Allan Leighton as executive chair, succeeding Stuart Rose. Leighton, who served as CEO of…

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Kingfisher lowers profit guidance amid flat Q3 sales

Kingfisher has lowered its full-year profit guidance after posting flat sales of £3.2bn for the three months ended 31 October,…

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Today’s news in brief-17/9/24

THG (The Hut Group) has announced plans to potentially demerge its technology arm, THG Ingenuity. This move follows the group’s…

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Kingfisher HY profits improve despite weak sales

B&Q owner Kingfisher has revealed that its statutory pre-tax profits rose 2.3% to £324m for the six months ended 31…

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