Kingfisher profits beat forecasts as DIY boom continues
Kingfisher, owner of B&Q and Screwfix, reports better-than-expected profits as UK consumers continue DIY and home improvement projects, defying economic pessimism.
Kingfisher, owner of B&Q and Screwfix, reports better-than-expected profits as UK consumers continue DIY and home improvement projects, defying economic pessimism.
Owner Kingfisher reports a sharp 22.5% drop in half-year profits as post-pandemic demand for home improvement shrinks, with sales falling across its B&Q and Screwfix chains.
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