Gerry Murphy
Gerry Murphy
brilliant club gaining great level round tom
It's great the club is gaining recognition at this level and it's a brilliant way for Tom to round off an outstanding season.
faced markets toughest
These are the toughest markets Kingfisher has faced in many years,
integrated needs properly
Everyone understands ITV needs to be competitive and needs to be properly integrated to be effective,
anyone business cost expected fixed high
We don't think anyone expected this, but this is a highly-geared business with its high fixed cost base.
acting cost drive faced france improve markets sales toughest uk whilst
Whilst these are the toughest markets Kingfisher has faced in many years, particularly in the UK, B&Q UK and Castorama France are acting to drive sales and improve cost productivity.
improved training
The academies have tremendously improved training for young players.
advertising currently market medium outlook remains television term
While the television advertising market is currently subdued, the medium term outlook remains positive.
asia environment europe offset presenting sharp spending strong toughest trading
Strong performances in continental Europe and Asia were more than offset by a sharp downturn in home-related spending in the UK, presenting B&Q with its toughest trading environment for many years.
actions attractive convinced markets position remain taking
We remain convinced that our home-improvement markets are fundamentally attractive and that the actions we are taking will position Kingfisher well for the future.
market sit wait
You can't just sit and wait for the market to come back to you.
continues good growth half major outside position progress sales strategy strong
Outside the UK, now half Kingfisher's sales and profits, strong growth continues and we are making good progress with our strategy of strengthening our position in major markets.
high pursue school
Because we were a three-year high school for so long, I would like to see us pursue this.
depressed home improvement market price remains uk
The UK home improvement market remains depressed and price competitive.
although continues early forecast full home housing improvement later market mortgage provide recent stronger support trends uk
The UK home improvement market continues to weaken into 2006. It is too early to forecast the full year, although a continuation of the recent stronger mortgage and housing trends could provide some support later in the year.