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B&Q owner Kingfisher ‘managing inflation’ as DIY demand continues

Retailer launches £300m share buyback as it retains most of sales increase during Covid pandemic

The Guardian - UK

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

Tanning salon announces plan to open at new Netherfield development

It would join the likes of Toolstation, Screwfix and Howdens

Nottingham Post

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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

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

UK energy bills are soaring – but there are easy ways to cut costs

Spring is the perfect time to upgrade your home. Here are jobs you can do yourself and save cash

The Guardian - UK

When DIY stores and garden centres will be open over May bank holiday weekend

If you plan to carry out some DIY or gardening this weekend, here are the opening hours for B&Q, Homebase, Screwfix, Wickes and Dobbies

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Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

IT firm used by Home Bargains, Screwfix and Sega acquires counterpart for £1m

Orchard achieved a revenue of £2.1m during 2021

Birmingham Post

Trade park home to Screwfix, Travis Perkins and Topps Tiles sold for more than £7m

The trade park's tenants also include Eurocell, Royal Mail, Toolstation and Enterprise Rent-a-Car

Birmingham Post

Revenue falls at IT group used by Home Bargains, Screwfix and Sega despite profits meeting market expectations

The group recently announced the acquisition of a company in a deal worth up to £8.5m

Birmingham Post

Judge rules on latest round of money fight between businessman and ex-wife

James Goddard-Watts, whose family founded the Screwfix chain, and his ex-wife Julia divorced more than a decade ago.

The Independent UK

IT group used by Home Bargains, Screwfix and Sega acquires Edinburgh counterpart for up to £8.5m

Truststream Security Solutions generated unaudited revenues of £3.2m and pre-tax profits of £800,000 for its latest financial year

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The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Birmingham Post

Screwfix owner removes Russian products as profits soar to £1bn

Kingfisher said it was “shocked and deeply concerned” at the invasion of Ukraine

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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

Screwfix lands in hot water over radiator refund

A reader writes that the £133 has not appeared in their account despite repeated requests

Liverpool Echo

400 jobs created as Screwfix distribution centre opens

The site in Manor Park, Runcorn, is expected to be fully operational by May

Bristol Post

Screwfix opens near Bristol with new click and collect store in Warmley

The store opened its doors for the first time on Sunday

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