UK kitchen installations top one million in 2017
More than 1.2 million new kitchens were installed in the UK last year, with studios and independents dominating growth, new research finds. [07-08-18]
More than 1.2 million new kitchens were installed in the UK last year, with studios and independents dominating growth, new research finds. [07-08-18]
DIY retailer B&Q has said it has started the recruitment process that will add 800 kitchen and bathroom designers to its showrooms around the country. [26-07-18]
IKEA has said it will open a mini-store in central London as part of a new strategy that will bring the Swedish flat pack furniture firm onto British high streets. [24-07-18]
Wickes has launched a major recruitment drive targeting 900 ex-B&Q employees. [26-06-18]
B&Q will close its Homefit Installation Service in December in what it describes as a bid to simplify its kitchen and bathroom operation. [08-06-18]
Sales for B&Q have dropped by 9% to £828 million in Q1 compared with the previous year. Sister company Screwfix has seen an increase in like-for-like sales of 3.6% to £395m. [31-05-18]
Kingfisher Group has seen a difficult third quarter, with like-for-like sales falling by 0.5% to £3 billion. [23-11-17]
Kingfisher Group has reported solid growth in sales in the UK and Ireland, but took a hit to its B&Q business. [30-05-17]
InHouse MD Wayne Dance has warned that other retail chains are likely to follow Bathstore’s decision to launch kitchens. [25-04-17]