Kingfisher culls jobs at B&Q & France’s Brico Dépôt and Castorama
Following the news that B&Q is to cull 200 jobs at its head office in Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire, fellow Kingfisher brand Brico Dépôt is reportedly set to cut more roles across the channel, in France. Brico Dépôt has over 121 depots in France and Castorama shops number over 100 in the country. News agency Reuters […]
UK and Poland drive profit for Kingfisher
Kingfisher, owner of B&Q and Screwfix, has posted its half year results and revealed a 2.7% rise in adjusted sales and retail profit of 8.7% (for the 6 months ended 31 July 2016). Underlying pre-tax profit was up a significant 13.5% to £436 million, thanks largely to UK and Poland profit growth – and £17 […]