Kingfisher, the home improvement retail group, reported mixed sales performance with overall like-for-like sales declining despite positive results from one of its key divisions.

The company's Screwfix tools business posted 4.1% like-for-like sales growth, providing a bright spot in the retailer's performance. However, this growth was insufficient to offset broader challenges affecting the group's overall results.

Kingfisher attributed the disappointing overall performance to weather-related factors, specifically citing the late start to spring as a significant impact on customer footfall. The delayed seasonal transition traditionally affects home improvement retailers, as warmer weather typically drives increased consumer activity in gardening and outdoor projects.

The mixed results highlight the challenges facing home improvement retailers in managing seasonal variations and weather dependencies that can significantly impact consumer behavior and store traffic patterns.