B&Q and Screwfix product availability 'close to normal levels' as supply issues ease Owner Kingfisher has reported an improvement in its sales decline and said it was driven by "resilient demand" Birmingham Post · May 23, 2022
Screwfix to open 80 new shops with 800 jobs after DIY lockdown boom drives sales Screwfix saw its sales boosted by the lockdown DIY boom, as Brits turned to home renovations at a time when pubs, restaurants and shops were closed. Hardware stores were allowed to stay open Daily Mirror · May 16, 2022
Screwfix to open 80 stores with 800 new jobs The retailer’s sales were boosted during the pandemic as locked down Britons hired tradespeople to spruce up their properties and gardens. The Independent UK · May 15, 2022
Spruce Up Your Portfolio with These 5 Home Improvement Stocks The home improvement industry has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the COVID-19 pandemic. Home renovation retailers gained significantly as prolonged indoor stays encouraged people to consider restyling and remodeling their homes. Furthermore, a growing inclination to transform homes and boost living/working comfort continues to propel the industry’s growth.… StockNews.com · May 3, 2022
Former Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire appointed chairman of Channel 4 It comes as the broadcaster is facing the prospect of privatisation. The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022
Ofgem may be busy, but it must address Martin Lewis’s points If the consumer champion is right, it seems many of the energy companies are trying it on The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2022
B&Q-owner Kingfisher becomes third UK retailer to smash £1bn profit hurdle The DIY boom helps profits surge at the B&Q and Screwfix owner as it pledges to keep battling rivals on price amid the cost-of-living squeeze. Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2022
B&Q and Screwfix staff to get pay rise as DIY boom continues Demand for energy-saving kit and the shift to working from home are driving sales, says Kingfisher boss The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2022
Screwfix owner removes Russian products as profits soar to £1bn Kingfisher said it was “shocked and deeply concerned” at the invasion of Ukraine Birmingham Post · Mar 22, 2022
B&Q owner removes Russian products and reveals profits topped £1bn Kingfisher said it has removed directly sourced products from Russia and Belarus over the invasion in Ukraine and is working with suppliers. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022
Demand soars with summer, beer supply woes hit Kolkata KOLKATA: Several leading brands of beer have been in short supply across Kolkata’s bars, restaurants and off-shops as its demand peaks with the onset of summer. Supply of some popular brands like Tuborg, Carlsberg and Kingfisher has come down to a trickle due to ‘logistical bottlenecks’ triggered by a shift… The Times of India · Mar 21, 2022
Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar is now a thing of past After a long stint of 19 years, the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar comes to an end. The calendar published annually by the United Breweries Group of India published the last edition in 2021. The Times of India · Jan 19, 2022