All Kingfisher articles
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InterviewHow Screwfix is outperforming rivals by sticking to its trade roots
The owner of Screwfix labelled the trade specialist as its “stand-out” performer in its half-year results after it delivered another quarter of market outperformance.
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AnalysisRetailers cut energy use by 8% in three years, then war wiped out the savings
The UK’s largest retailers cut their energy use by 8% between 2022 and 2025, but the jump in prices since the Iran war began has wiped out those savings
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NewsB&Q launches two-hour trade delivery and takes Deliveroo partnership nationwide
B&Q has launched a two-hour delivery service for trade customers and expanded its Deliveroo partnership to more than 100 stores, as the DIY retailer steps up its push into rapid fulfilment.
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NewsKingfisher names new CEO
Kingfisher has announced the appointment of Sebastian Gundel as chief executive officer, to replace Thierry Garnier early in 2027.
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Analysis20 retailers and industry experts reveal how AI is revolutionising the sector
With so many applications of AI now available, leaders from Kingfisher Group, Puma, Fabletics, Our Co-op, Bensons for Beds, CDS Superstores, and more share how AI is driving real returns on investment, how they’re adapting their businesses, and advice to act on the AI opportunity
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InterviewKingfisher CEO: ‘We are ready for the next generation of commerce’
Following Kingfisher’s interim results, chief executive Thierry Garnier and chief financial officer Bhavesh Mistry spoke to Retail Week about trading, the impact of AI tools, and key asks of the government.
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NewsKingfisher lifts profit guidance as Screwfix sales climb
B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher has raised its profit expectations as sales in trade and ecommerce grow.
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InterviewQ&A: Kingfisher chief AI officer on being ahead of the curve with AI agents and agentic commerce
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.
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NewsKingfisher posts ‘resilient’ start to financial year
DIY group Kingfisher has reported market share gains during its first quarter, in what it described as a soft market.
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AnalysisAI agents and assistants: Which retailers are using them for customers and colleagues?
AI is being utilised across all functions in retail, including for marketing, forecasting, commerce, and supply chain.
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NewsKingfisher appoints former Uber Eats Europe boss as non-executive director
The owner of B&Q and Screwfix said it was appointing Eve Henrikson to its board of directors, effective from September 1, 2026.
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AnalysisPartnership update: Waitrose leverages AI for delivery, Sephora launches app on ChatGPT, and more
Welcome to the Solutions Spotlight partnership update: Retail Week’s round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail
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NewsKingfisher profits soar as it makes ‘rapid strategic progress’ across its brands
Kingfisher has upgraded its profit guidance for the year as it posted both profit and sales growth and said it made “rapid progress against our strategic priorities” across its stable of brands.
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NewsKingfisher to launch agentic AI-powered shopping
Kingfisher is partnering with Google to launch agentic AI shopping across its B&Q, Castorama France and Poland, and Brico Dépôt France brands, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsB&Q bumps up pay for shopfloor staff
B&Q is bumping its staff pay rates from April, maintaining its position among the best-paying retailers for shopfloor workers, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisLessons in loyalty: New Look, Boots and Kingfisher’s digital leaders on driving lifetime spend
Here we shine a spotlight on three retailers redefining loyalty through deeper personalisation and engagement. Explore their strategies in Retail Week’s Loyalty, Growth and the Future Consumer report
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NewsOcado director joins board of B&Q owner Kingfisher
The chief financial officer of online retail and tech group Ocado has been appointed to the board of DIY giant Kingfisher.
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Analysis2026 loyalty drivers: what customers really want from retailers
Download the Loyalty, Growth and the Future Consumer report to uncover the strategies, tools and data retailers must harness to drive sales and foster customer loyalty this year
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NewsB&Q to open first standalone TradePoint concept store
B&Q is set to open a new trade-exclusive concept store under its TradePoint brand.