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B&Q is a DIY and home improvement retailer in the UK, operating as a subsidiary of Kingfisher, which also owns Screwfix. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about B&Q and the home and DIY sector.

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News
Argos to start selling plug-in solar panels, with other retailers to follow
2026-08-27T06:48:00+01:00By George Arnett
The government said that the energy-generating devices will start being sold from today, with Currys, B&Q, Screwfix and Amazon to soon start selling the products too.
Interview
Q&A: Kingfisher chief AI officer on being ahead of the curve with AI agents and agentic commerce
2026-07-27T11:45:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
While many retailers are exploring how to deploy AI effectively for the customer and colleague experience, Kingfisher is one retailer that has been at the forefront of this mission for several years.
News
B&Q appoints new director of retail media
2026-07-21T11:34:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
B&Q has appointed a new director of retail media as it continues to strengthen its commercial offering and expand capabilities.

More on B&Q

Q&A: Metapack UK lead talks transforming the post-purchase journey from reactive to proactive

2026-07-03T06:00:00+01:00By Megan Robinson

With 84% of shoppers likely to abandon their basket due to poor delivery options, retailers need to ensure there is convenience and choice in the final part of the shopping journey.

Partnership update: B&Q, John Lewis, and Tesco join retail media pilot, M&S invests in staff safety, and more

2026-06-23T06:00:00+01:00By Megan Robinson

Welcome to the Solutions Spotlight partnership update: Retail Week’s round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail.

B&Q, John Lewis and Tesco pilot new retail media initiative
2026-06-19T05:30:00+01:00By George MacDonald
Kingfisher posts ‘resilient’ start to financial year
2026-05-26T06:22:00+01:00By George MacDonald
Partnership update: Asos taps into ChatGPT, Ikea fights crime with new collaboration, and more
2026-05-26T06:00:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
B&Q promotes from within for new marketing director
2026-05-21T14:41:00+01:00By Aoife Morgan

Thierry Garnier to step down as Kingfisher CEO and join Ahold Delhaize
2026-05-06T06:21:00+01:00By George Arnett
Partnership update: Shein and Clarks grow their marketplaces, B&Q selects new delivery partner, and more
2026-05-05T06:00:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
B&Q teams up with Tesco for click-and-collect trial
2026-04-17T09:40:00+01:00By Aoife Morgan
Kingfisher profits soar as it makes ‘rapid strategic progress’ across its brands
2026-03-24T07:19:00+00:00By Hugh Radojev

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