Kingfisher plc is a UK-based multinational home improvement retail group headquartered in London. It operates well-known banners including B&Q and Screwfix in the UK and Ireland, and Castorama and Brico Dépôt across several European markets. The group serves both DIY consumers and professional tradespeople.
Its product range spans building materials, tools, plumbing and electrical supplies, and a broad portfolio of decorative and repair chemicals such as paints and coatings, wood care, adhesives, sealants, fillers, solvents, aerosols, cleaning products, and pest-control items. As a major retailer, Kingfisher is a significant downstream distributor in the chemicals value chain, working with global brands and private‑label suppliers and operating under EU/UK regulatory frameworks including REACH and CLP, as well as product safety and stewardship requirements.