B&Q reports sales increase

B&Q owner Kingfisher today said consumers' renewed interest in home improvement had helped it defy the recession as it reported a rise in sales.

B&Q reports sales increase

B&Q owner Kingfisher today said consumers' renewed interest in home improvement had helped it defy the recession as it reported a rise in sales.

The firm said B&Q like-for-like sales were up 5.7% in the 13 weeks to October 31, driven by higher sales of "big ticket" items and improved DIY performance.

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