Kingfisher plc

Company Description

Kingfisher PLC is a multinational retail company. Primarily involved in the distribution of home improvement products and supplies, it manages and operates more than 1,300 stores across the United Kingdom, France, Poland, and Romania under multiple brands including B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, Screwfix, TradePoint, and Koctas. Kingfisher also provides services in property investment, finance, digital, sourcing, and IT.

Detailed Description

Kingfisher plc, together with its subsidiaries, supplies home improvement products and services primarily in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, and internationally. The company also offers property investment, finance, digital, sourcing, and IT services. It operates approximately 1,386 stores in eight countries across Europe under the B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, Screwfix, TradePoint, and Koctas brands. The company provides its products through various channels, such as home improvement specialist stores and e-commerce. Kingfisher plc was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Product & Services

Home improvement products such as home appliances, tools, home furnishings, hardware, and garden supplies & plants

Key People

Andy Cosslett (chair­person)  Thierry Garnier (CEO)

Financials

Revenue: £12.34 billion (2021)

Operating income: £946 million (2021)

Net income: £592 million (2021)