Kingfisher (OTCMKTS:KGFHY) is a multinational home improvement retailer headquartered in the United Kingdom. The company sells products for home renovation, maintenance, repair, and do-it-yourself projects, including building materials, hardware, tools, decorating supplies, kitchens, bathrooms, garden products, and related services. Its retail operations serve both household customers and professional tradespeople through stores and digital channels.
Kingfisher operates several well-known retail banners, including B&Q and Screwfix in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Castorama in France and Poland, and Brico Dépôt in France, Poland, and Romania. The company also operates TradePoint, a trade-focused proposition associated with B&Q, and provides click-and-collect, delivery, installation, and other project-support services in selected markets.
The business traces its roots to the development of the B&Q home improvement chain and adopted the Kingfisher name in 1989. Kingfisher is led by Chief Executive Officer Thierry Garnier, who has served in the role since 2020. The company focuses on expanding its retail brands, strengthening its e-commerce capabilities, and helping customers complete home improvement projects across its principal European markets.
