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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
Anna Wise

B&Q owner says sales slow as ‘late start’ to spring holds back shoppers

B&Q owner Kingfisher has reported a slowdown in sales in recent months (Paul Faith/PA) - (PA Archive)

B&Q owner Kingfisher has reported a slowdown in sales in recent months as the DIY giant blamed a late start to spring for fewer visitors and people still holding back on bigger buys.

The London-listed business, which also owns Screwfix, said it was “mindful of the consumer environment” but hailed a “resilient” start to the year.

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