Kingfisher plc is a British multinational retailing company headquartered in London, England. It has over 1,300 stores in nine countries, and its brands include B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt and Screwfix. Kingfisher is listed on the London Stock Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. It is listed on LSE under the ticker KGF.
In 1998, B&Q merged with Castorama, France's leading home improvement retailer. In 1999, the first B&Q store opened in China. Other acquisitions saw Kingfisher buy Darty, the French electricals chain in 1993, and Screwfix, the e-commerce and catalogue seller of screws and fixings, in 1999.
Today, Kingfisher operates in eight countries across Europe under retail banners including B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, Screwfix, TradePoint, and Koçtaş. It offers home improvement products and services to consumers and trade professionals who shop in its stores and via its e-commerce channels.
As a member of the LSEG, KGF continues to shape the global retail landscape. This evergreen company, Kingfisher, remains at the forefront of the retail industry, embodying its founding principle of making home improvement easier.