Innovation
Today's consumers are increasingly looking for newness; new products, new services, new ways of shopping, all at great prices. Kingfisher intends to remain at the forefront of innovation, working with our suppliers to offer our customers new, good value, exclusive products for their homes, as well as services that make their shopping experience as easy as possible. We use customer insight to drive innovation, so we can better capture new ideas and ways of working and share them between our businesses. The following pages give examples of innovation in products, stores and services.
Product innovation
Kingfisher uses its significant buying strength and long established network of sourcing offices around the world to bring innovative products to customers at affordable prices. These range from Kingfisher's own-brand names, such as Colours decorative products and MacAllister power tools, to aspirational ranges by well-known designers.
Full product list
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01 Wallpaper
B&Q UK has joined forces with Laurence Llewelyn Bowen to create new ranges of designer wallpaper. His designs are based on a floral motif and feature striking colours including burnt orange, green and pink.
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02 Bathrooms
A new dual function WC and sink launched at Castorama France is perfect for small cloakrooms and saves 3m3 of water per year by recycling the water from the sink.
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03 Vacuum cleaners
A new cableless iRobot Roomba 520 vacuum cleaning robot has been launched at Castorama France. Cleaning up to 60m² on a single charge, the intelligent device automatically returns to its self-charging base.
€299
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04 Shutters
B&Q UK has launched a new and exclusive range of shutters by leading British designer Kelly Hoppen MBE. Each shutter is hand-crafted from FSC certified Poplar and Elm hardwoods.
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05 Bathrooms
Screwfix has launched a new design-led bathroom range called Watersmith Bathrooms via a catalogue that was mailed to its Plumbfix customers with an exclusive discounted trade price.
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06 Tiles
At half the thickness of normal tiles but just as resistant, these large tiles at Castorama France can be fitted on to a floor, wall or directly on to existing tiles.
From €29.90
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07 Storage
This new professional storage system called Concepto from Brico Dépôt France has been designed for the do-it-yourself enthusiast. Concepto includes cabinets, shelves and storage boxes, all modular items which can be pieced together to fit into the desired space perfectly.
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08 Lighting
Also new at Castorama France is multi-coloured LED spot-lighting which is controlled remotely, immediately altering the mood with the press of a button.
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09 Outdoors
Summer 2010 will see B&Q UK offer customers its best ever outdoors range which will include new gardening kits for kids and a whole range of tools for children to encourage them to grow their own. Tool sets from £2.98
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10 Light switches
In partnership with Legrand, Castorama France has developed a new range of electrical plug and light switch covers which are available in a variety of colours and can be easily clipped on and off, adding an instant update to any room.
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11 Shower enclosures
B&Q UK's Cooke & Lewis kitchen range has been rolled out into bathrooms and shower enclosures, extending its offer of premium style and finish at affordable prices. New shower enclosures include this Cascata P-shaped model (£1,099) with ultra low profile shower tray (£439).