Kingfisher profit rises as B&Q and Screwfix cash in on Homebase fallout
Kingfisher has posted a rise in annual profit after strong performances from B&Q and Screwfix, with both chains benefiting from market share gains, digital growth and customer transference following the collapse of Homebase. The DIY giant, which owns B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama and Brico Dépôt, said adjusted pre-tax profit rose six per cent to £560m in…