Kingfisher plc is a leading home improvement company that supplies a wide range of products and services primarily in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, and other European countries. Headquartered in London and founded in 1982, Kingfisher operates approximately 1,350 stores under several well-known brands, including B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, Screwfix, TradePoint, and Koctas. The company caters to both trade customers and do-it-yourself consumers, offering thousands of products across different categories. The U.K. and France represent the largest markets for Kingfisher, contributing significantly to its sales. In addition to retail operations, the company is involved in property investment, finance, digital, sourcing, and IT services, further enhancing its business portfolio.
NeedHelp is an online platform that connects customers seeking home improvement assistance with vetted professional tradespeople and skilled experts. Founded in 2013 and based in Paris, France, the service allows users to post jobs and find trusted individuals in their neighborhood for various tasks, including handywork, delivery, moving and packing, and gardening. The platform facilitates the exchange of services by enabling users to describe their needs and access a range of competent service providers. Additionally, it incorporates customer satisfaction surveys to evaluate the quality of services offered, ensuring users can find reliable professional help at affordable rates. Since November 2020, NeedHelp has operated as a subsidiary of Kingfisher plc.
SC Praktiker Romania SRL
Acquisition in 2017
SC Praktiker Romania SRL operates a chain of do-it-yourself (DIY) stores in Romania, providing a wide range of products and services focused on construction, renovation, home repairs, home improvement, gardening, and leisure activities. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Voluntari, Romania, the company has established itself as a key player in the DIY retail sector. As of December 1, 2017, it is a subsidiary of Brico Depot România, which has further integrated its operations within the home improvement market in the region.
Bricostore Romania S.A.
Acquisition in 2013
Bricostore Romania S.A. operates a chain of hardware stores that offers bric-a-brac, home furnishings, electrical, gardening, and building products.
B&Q Asia Holdings
Acquisition in 2005
B&Q Asia Holdings Limited operates as a home improvement retailer in China. The company sells home decoration products through its stores in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, China.
Castorama
Acquisition in 2001
Castorama is part of Kingfisher plc, an international home improvement company which operates nearly 1,200 stores in 10 countries in Europe. Its main brands are B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt and Screwfix. Kingfisher also operates the Koçtaş joint venture in Turkey.
Streets Online
Acquisition in 2000
Founded in 1996, Streets Online operates a group of transactional websites consisting primarily of Audiostreet (music), DVDstreet (DVD), Gamesstreet (games) and Alphabetstreet (books) together with related websites for content, including online magazine Streetwise and Xchange, a service for providing second hand or hard to find products from third parties.
Screwfix Direct
Acquisition in 1999
Screwfix Direct Ltd. operates home improvement retail stores for tradesmen, handymen, and serious DIY enthusiasts in the United Kingdom.
ProMarkt Holding GmbH
Acquisition in 1998
ProMarkt Holding GmbH and the French electrical retailer.
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