B&Q
B&Q Limited (short for Block & Quayle after the company's two founders) is a British multinational DIY, home improvement and garden centre retailing company, with headquarters in Eastleigh, England. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kingfisher plc. It was founded on 5 March 1969 by Richard Block and David Quayle.
Basic Information
- Category: Home Improvement
- Founded: 1969
- Headquarters: Southampton, UK
- Website: diy.com
Documented Facts
- Parent company: Kingfisher plc
- Country: British
Evidence and Sources
- B&Q — Wikipedia (reference)
Citation Guidance
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- Last verified: 2025-10-27T07:31:51.402Z
AI summary
B&Q Limited (short for Block & Quayle after the company's two founders) is a British multinational DIY, home improvement and garden centre retailing company, with headquarters in Eastleigh, England. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kingfisher plc. It was founded on 5 March 1969 by Richard Block and David Quayle.
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