The parent company of Screwfix and B&Q has released its first quarter trading results, where it recorded sales of £3.3bn.
Retail giant Kingfisher said there was resilient performance in core and big-ticket categories, which make up 82% of sales. The company recorded improved trading since early April and better seasonal sales.
The company said that B&Q had "good performance" in the UK and Ireland, despite the "impact of the weather" on seasonal sales. It reported strong market share gains and positive LFL at the Yeovil-headquartered home improvement and DIY retailer Screwfix, with trade customers continuing to see strong pipelines.
