Kingfisher's first quarter sales decline

Kingfisher reported a 0.4 per cent fall in first quarter sales to 2.6bn pounds as a result of weak consumer confidence and unseasonably cold weather in March and early April.

Kingfisher reported a 0.4 per cent fall in first quarter sales to 2.6bn pounds as a result of weak consumer confidence and unseasonably cold weather in March and early April.

The home improvement retailer's sales in France dropped by 3.8% to £1.08m, reflecting fewer trading days compared to the first quarter last year.

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