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B&Q Owner Kingfisher Adjusts Lower End of Profit Guidance Despite Sales Decline
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B&Q Owner Kingfisher Raises Profit Outlook Despite Sales Dip
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B&Q owner Kingfisher has adjusted the lower end of its profit guidance upwards despite a decline in sales. The company reported weak demand for big-ticket items such as kitchens and bathrooms. However, the housing market's improvement has contributed to a more optimistic outlook. Sales have slipped across several markets, but the overall profit outlook remains positive as Kingfisher tightens guidance.