Kingfisher is seriously DIY. The group, which was once a retail conglomerate, has sold, demerged and closed its way out of an empire that used to include landmarks such as Superdrug, Comet and Woolworths. Kingfisher has become the world's third largest home improvement retailer.
As if to reinforce the group's focus, there is a persistent drilling sound â reminiscent of a DIY enthusiast let loose on shelves with a new toy â from the office next door to the room where I am meeting Duncan Tatton-Brown, Kingfisher's new finance director. Even the company's website is DIY, inviting users to choose their font and colour scheme on the home page.
