Screwfix and B&Q owner seeking new London HQ
Ahead of the publication of its first half year results for 2016, Kingfisher is reportedly seeking a new large London HQ. It is being widely reported in the press that Kingfisher, owner of two of the UK’s largest DIY and hardware retail empires – B&Q and Screwfix – is searching for a 300,000 sq ft […]
DIY shares fall following Brexit vote
The UK’s vote to leave the European Union has knocked share prices for big names in the DIY and tool markets on the London Stock Exchange. B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher has seen its share price drop from 365p on Thursday afternoon to 311p on Friday morning. The price recovered slightly by the close of […]
B&Q, Homebase and Screwfix bid for ‘DIY Dad’ cash ahead of Father’s Day
B&Q and Homebase are among the retailers preparing to cash in on Father’s Day with a raft of promotions to lure in customers. B&Q has produced a Father’s Day ‘Product Flash’ media release, pushing discounted products in DIY, gardening, BBQ and gadgets, including brands Stanley, Black & Decker, JCB and Mac Allister. Meanwhile Homebase has a Father’s […]