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The market still sees the do-it-yourself chain as inescapably cyclical
Polling group’s revenue and profit margin surge
Companies analysis from our sister publication
B&Q owner points to sector’s resilience during crises after posting £1bn earnings for first time
Sales at retailer dip in most recent quarter but are higher than before the pandemic
Dunkerton raises his stake to more than 20 per cent
DIY specialist cautions that sales will fall as reopening of economy shifts spending patterns
Kingfisher says vaccine roll out and fewer restrictions on customers could impact growth
Furloughed workers and nixed holidays have turned traditionally dull fare into green shoots of recovery
Owner of B&Q and Screwfix will repay £130m
Savings include government support schemes during the pandemic as DIY chain reports strong sales growth
Tim Martin grapples with the government; Homebase owner looks to sell amid pandemic DIY boom
Bricks and mortar outlets vital to fulfilling orders speedily, says chief Thierry Garnier
Companies anaysis from our sister publication
Pandemic is delivering the turnround previous chief executives failed to produce
UK retailer’s pre-tax results beat forecasts as lockdowns prompt consumers to spend on their homes
Owner of stores in UK and Europe was one of few to remain open during April and May
The boards returning bosses to full whack too soon; Kingfisher’s turnround on its turnround
DIY retailer refocuses on core strength of brands including B&Q, Screwfix and Castorama as full-year profit dips
Some companies joining the index may struggle to hold on to their new status
Investors are responding to the coronavirus crisis by crowding into longstanding themes
Crisis offers chance for homeowners to work on those long-postponed chores
Chains decline to give outlooks for the year as lockdowns and store closures spread
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