FAQs
Home Depot in the USA and B&Q in the UK are not owned by the same company. Home Depot is an American home improvement retailer, and B&Q is a British multinational DIY and home improvement retail company. Home Depot was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in the United States, with a focus on the North American market.
What is the story behind B&Q? ›
Block and Quayle wanted to bring value, longer opening hours and a broader product range to everyone, so in 1969 they opened their first store in Portswood Road, Southampton, Hampshire in a disused cinema. Although initially called Block and Quayle, the name was soon shortened to B&Q.
What does b & q stand for? ›
B&Q Limited (short for Block & Quayle after the company's two founders) is a British multinational DIY and home improvement retailing company, with headquarters in Eastleigh, England. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kingfisher plc. It was founded in March 1969 by Richard Block and David Quayle.
Is B&Q affiliated with Home Depot? ›
No. Kingfisher (B&Q's parent company) owns another chain which is essentially named 'Brick Depot' but that's the closest the come, as they operate on different continents. Home Depot negotiated with Kingfisher for several years about a acquisition, but talks broke off fifteen years ago.
Who is the sister company of B&Q? ›
Kingfisher plc is an international home improvement company with over 2,000 stores, supported by a team of over 78,000 colleagues. We operate in eight countries across Europe under retail banners including B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, Screwfix, TradePoint and Koçtaş.
What is the UK version of Home Depot? ›
Homebase
| Trade name | Homebase |
|---|
| Industry | Retail / home improvement |
| Founded | 1979 (as Sainsbury's Homebase) |
| Headquarters | Witan Gate House 500–600 Witan Gate Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire England |
| Number of locations | United Kingdom: 152 Republic of Ireland: 11 (March 2020) |
11 more rows🛀 Keep things fresh. "You can do it" has a place in the hearts and minds of most of Britain. Everyone remembers the old sing-song B&Q ads featuring the slogan. It's so well-embedded, that 90% of the British public recognise it.
Who is the B&Q target market? ›
What does B&Q's target audience look like? It really is an incredibly broad audience. From first time buyers, to families renovating and even to those renting their homes. B&Q connect with so many different types of homes.
What countries is B&Q in? ›
Our stores are at the heart of our omnichannel business. With over 300 stores across the UK and Ireland, our store network continues to expand and is at the heart of our ecommerce growth.
What is B&Q's own brand paint called? ›
GoodHome paint is B&Q's own brand. It's available in a huge range of colours with products suitable for both inside and outside of your home. With options that have ultra cover, are tough and durable, and eco-friendly, you'll find what you're looking for here.
For a standard bathroom fitting, B&Q charges around £200-£500 for basic labour. More complex installations with tiling, re-plumbing, and electrical work can cost £2,000-£4,000 on average. The final price depends on the bathroom's size, layout, and chosen fixtures.
Who is the CEO of B&Q? ›
In Retail Gazette's latest content series, we get inside the mind of retail's most senior leaders to find out what makes them tick. We kick off with B&Q CEO Graham Bell.
What did B&Q used to be called? ›
Block and Quayle wanted to bring value, longer opening hours and a broader product range to everyone, so in 1969 they opened their first store in Portswood Road, Southampton, Hampshire in a disused cinema. Although initially called Block and Quayle, the name was soon shortened to B&Q.
What company did Home Depot buy out? ›
ATLANTA , June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, has completed the acquisition of SRS Distribution, Inc. ("SRS") for a total enterprise value of approximately $18.25 billion .
What is the largest home improvement retailer in the world? ›
When The Home Depot was founded in 1978, Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank had no idea how revolutionary this new “hardware store” would be for home improvement and the retail industry. Today, we're proud to be the world's largest home improvement retailer.
Is B&Q only in the UK? ›
Our products and services are available at over 300 B&Q stores in the UK and Ireland and at diy.com and diy.ie.
What other stores are like B&Q? ›
Multiple DIY Retailers Search
- Amazon. Argos. Asda.
- B&M Stores. B&Q. Bathstore.
- Bunnings Warehouse. Clas Ohlson. Dobbies Garden Centres.
- Dunelm. Garden Centre Group. Grafton Group PLC.
A convenience store, convenience shop, bodega, corner store or corner shop is a small retail store that stocks a range of everyday items such as tea, coffee, groceries, fruits, vegetables, snacks, confectionery, soft drinks, ice creams, tobacco products, lottery tickets, over-the-counter drugs, toiletries, newspapers ...
Are Homebase and B&Q the same? ›
It depends what you're looking for really. Homebase is great for general household/gardening stuff whereas B&Q is good for DIY stuff (like paint, certain parts, wood etc.) B&Q are usually better on prices but their stores are a mess and they have the world's worst customer service.
