Corporate :
Kingfisher Plc is one of the top three global companies in the home improvement retail sector. Kingfisher Plc is market leader in the UK, France, Italy, Poland, China and Taiwan, and operates its stores with a number of leading brands. Most Kingfisher Plc stores provide customers with everything under one roof.Chain Stores and Activities:
B&Q. Chain of Kingfisher stores found in the UK, Ireland, China, South Korea and Taiwan.- Castorama. Chain of Kingfisher stores found in France, Italy, Poland and Russia.
- Brico Depot. Chain of Kingfisher stores found in France, Spain and Poland.
- Screwfix Direct. This is the largest direct and online supplier of trade tools, accessories, and hardware products in the UK.
- Koctas. Kingfisher holds 50% of the stakes in this home improvement products retail chain in Turkey, where it is the market leader.
- Trade Depot. On the same lines as Brico Depot, this format is aimed at the independent and semi-professional builder and tradesman.
- Hornbach. Kingfisher is a strategic stakeholder in this chain of super stores spread across Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Sweden.
Performance:
In 2006, Kingfisher recorded revenues of over 8 billion pounds and profits of 284.6 million pounds.
Global Infrastructure:Kingfisher Plc is the world's third largest home improvement retail chain, with 650 stores in 11 countries. It employs over 75,000 globally.Kingfisher Plc locations: The UK. 324 stores France. 175 stores Poland. 30 stores China. 48 stores Italy. 26 stores Taiwan. 20 stores Turkey. 7 stores Ireland. 7 stores Spain. 7 stores South Korea. 1 store Russia. 1 store Additionally, Kingfisher has a strategic alliance with a 21% stake in the Hornbach chain, spread across Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Sweden. Organization :Kingfisher Plc is headed by Mr. P. Jackson, Chairman of the board.Kingfisher Plc's corporate office location: 3 Sheldon Square Paddington London W2 6PX Tel: +44 (0) 20 7372 8008 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7644 1001 Website: www.kingfisher.com |
