Operations
Kingfisher currently operates over 1,000 stores in eight countries in Asia and Europe. Its main retail brands are B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, and Screwfix.
The companies now part of the Kingfisher group are:
- B&Q; operations in the UK, Ireland and China,
- Brico Dépôt; in France and Spain.
- Castorama; in France, Poland and Russia.
- Hornbach DIY; with over 120 stores across Europe; Kingfisher holds a 21% stake.
- Koçtaş; 50% joint venture in Turkey.
- Screwfix; 240 branches in the UK, plus mail and internet ordering.
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