B&Q is set to slash over 650 jobs as it seeks to “simplify” its retail structure. The business is seeking to reduce its number of deputy manager, trading manager and team leader positions throughout ...

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The lights are turning back on in the home and DIY sector as trading picks up after a turbulent few years following a cost-of-living crisis and depressed housing market. Paddy Earnshaw, B&Q’s retail ...

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Strong UK sales have driven a positive start to the year for B&Q owner Kingfisher, despite a slowdown in sales in France and Poland. The home improvement company, which operates 1,900 stores across ...

DIY giant B&Q has apologised after advertising a bathroom cabinet as easy to assemble “even if you are a girl”. The sexist product listing for their flatpack bamboo unit appeared on its website. The ...

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B&Q’s inclusive language guide was described as ‘nonsensical’ in some quarters. The retailer’s director of talent and culture, however, says a welcoming environment pays dividends for both staff and ...

LONDON (Reuters) - B&Q and Castorama owner Kingfisher said it was well stocked with Christmas products, thanks to a strategy of building up inventory early to mitigate the risk of supply chain ...