The owner of British DIY chain B&Q faced up to a slump in sales in the UK today by announcing plans to shut 22 stores and downsize another 16 outlets.
Amid the toughest market conditions it has seen in years, Kingfisher said the changes were part of an action plan that last week saw it axe 400 office jobs.
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