All Kingfisher articles
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NewsKingfisher ups profit guidance as âbig-ticketâ recovers
Kingfisher has upgraded its profit guidance for the year as it posted growth in volumes and an improvement in âbig ticketâ sales.
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NewsScrewfix appoints M&S director to lead commercial teams
Screwfix has appointed Heidi Woodhouse as its new commercial director.
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NewsScrewfix launches loyalty programme with member-only deals
Screwfix has launched a new loyalty programme which offers member-only deals, rewards and more.
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NewsKingfisher appoints new chief commercial officer
Kingfisher has appointed a new chief commercial officer, a new role within the home improvement group, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisKingfisher: the factors powering its success â and warning on business ratesâ impact
DIY giant Kingfisher, owner of B&Q and Screwfix in the UK, lifted its full-year profit forecast to the upper end of expectations on the back of strong interims
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NewsKingfisher hails performance of B&Q and Screwfix as it upgrades profits
Kingfisher has singled out its strong UK performance across both B&Q and Screwfix as it upgraded its full-year profit guidance.
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AnalysisThe Growth Report: What Next, Ocado and Boots are doing to stand out and scale
Diversifying into new revenue streams is one of three key growth levers identified in Retail Weekâs new, unmissable Growth Report.
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FeatureFrom browsing bliss to tedious clicks: Has online shopping lost its spark?
According to research by Criteo, 76% of people think that ecommerce is functional, but not fun, almost 80% find shopping online lonely, compared to an experiential in-store experience, and nearly a third even view it as a chore.
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NewsB&Q launches UK-first marketplace click-and-collect service
B&Q is to offer shoppers click-and-collect service for its third-party online marketplace, allowing shoppers to pick up their orders from as early as the following day, Retail Week can reveal
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NewsCo-op backs controversial Labour business rates raid on supermarkets
C-store specialist the Co-op has backed the controversial government plans to increase business rates for supermarkets and department stores, saying it will âsupport local shopsâ.
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FeaturePull the lever: where are smart retailers finding fresh growth?
From opening new customer segments and sales channels, to expanding overseas and diversifying their offers, Retail Week explores the ways retailers are getting back into growth and highlights some of the biggest success stories so far.
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NewsKingfisher posts sales rise as strong seasonal performance powers B&Q
DIY giant Kingfisher has reported an increase in quarterly sales after good demand for seasonal lines at B&Q.
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DataData: How costs will increase for retailers in the new financial year
This week marks the start of the new financial year for many and the coming into force of the big whammy of cost rises the retail sector has been dreading for months
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DataCharts: Next becomes the latest member of UK retailâs ÂŁ1bn profit club
Only four UK retailers have exceeded ÂŁ1bn in nominal profits, with Next being the latest to join the club.
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InterviewQ&A: Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier on his âbullish mitigationâ of rising costs
B&Q and Screwfix-owner Kingfisherâs chief executive Thierry Garnier and chief financial officer Bhavesh Mistry talk about rising costs, the AI revolution, Homebase and more.
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NewsKingfisher profit drops as âbig ticketâ demand weakens
The retail group, which owns B&Q and Screwfix, reported a 7% fall in profit in 2024/25 with sales also declining on the year before.
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NewsB&Q launches value message marketing campaign
B&Q has unveiled a major new marketing push highlighting its commitment to affordability.
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News300,000 retail jobs to go in next three years, retailers warn
The Retail Jobs Alliance (RJA), which represents firms including Tesco, Sainsburyâs and Kingfisher, has said it expects one in 10 shop floor workers to leave by 2028.
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AnalysisFrom AI to Gen Z â the key takeaways from LIVE: Retail Week x The Grocer
All the key insights and takeaways you may have missed from LIVE: Retail Week x The Grocer 2025.
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NewsKingfisher boss eyes further European Screwfix expansion as French business grows
Kingfisher chief executive Thierry Garnier says he could look to expand Screwfix into more European countries if its French business continues to grow.