Kingfisher plc (KGF.L) said its first half performance was in line with expectations with total sales declining 2.8% in constant currency and like-for-like sales down 4.1% from prior year. The Group noted that its like-for-like sales were 16.6% ahead of pre-pandemic levels with a sequential improvement from first quarter to second quarter.
Thierry Garnier, CEO, said: "Looking to the months ahead, although trading in the year to date has been in line with our expectations, we remain vigilant against the more uncertain economic outlook for the second half."
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.