Kingfisher boosted by 'grow your own' plant sales

The group, which owns B&Q and Screwfix in Britain said both the do-it-yourself (DIY) and trade market were proving "resilient".

B&Q owner Kingfisher said it was continuing to manage inflation pressures effectively and product availability was good, approaching pre-pandemic levels.

British home improvement retailer Kingfisher reported first quarter sales significantly ahead of its pre-pandemic performance, helped by strong "grow your own" plant sales and other garden products.

The group, which owns B&Q and Screwfix in Britain and Castorama and Brico Depot in France and other markets, said on Monday both the do-it-yourself (DIY) and trade market were proving "resilient" and it was maintaining its full-year guidance.