Kingfisher posts a solid growth again…

In the quarter to October 2016, the sales of D.I.Y. retailer Kingfisher reached €3.29 billion, up by 1.8% on a comparable basis. The Screwfix chain targeting professional clients continued to thrive with like-for-like sales up by 13%, driven by omnichannel services providing “click & collect” and delivery services. In the U.K., the Group accelerated openings of Screwfix stores whilst closing 59 B&Q stores out of an expected 65. Kingfisher business was buoyant in the U.K. and Ireland (+ 5.8%...