B&Q remains confident despite ‘disappointing’ year

DIY STORE, B&Q saw profits turn to losses in Ireland during 2010, calling it a “disappointing” year.

Pre-tax losses were almost €1.3 million in the year to January 29, 2011, compared with a profit of €798,050 in the previous year.

The company noted that, while the trading performance was disappointing, it was in line with Irish market conditions.