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In May 2023, B&Q opened new distribution centre in Bassetlaw. [27] Later, in August, B&Q opened in Sutton, the UK. [28] In January 2024, B&Q unveiled its plan to open its tenth local store on Staines high street. [29] Later in February, B&Q announced its increase of its hourly rate of pay for its UK employees to £12.21 and up to £13.55 in London.
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This deal eventually made Focus Group the UK's second largest home improvement retailer, behind B&Q. [9] 36 Focus stores were rebranded to Focus DIY, growing Wickes from 131 stores in October 2000 to 172 in March 2004. [10] In December 2004, Focus Group sold Wickes to Travis Perkins. [11] The sale was completed in February 2005. [12]
Laury had worked at Kingfisher for eleven years, including roles at B&Q. [20] [21] In June 2017, Andy Cosslett succeeded Daniel Bernard as chairman. [22] [23] In March 2019, it was announced that Laury would be leaving the business at a date to be announced, following the failure of her "One Kingfisher" plan, and a 52.8% collapse in pre tax ...
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Screwfix Direct Limited, trading as Screwfix, is a retailer of trade tools, accessories and hardware products based in the United Kingdom. [6] Founded in 1979 as the Woodscrew Supply Company, the company was acquired in July 1999 by Kingfisher plc, which also owns B&Q, and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.