RE: Reality check21 Dec 2018 08:56
Thanks for your point of view, although your last comment made me smile as to respond, we have to qualify as customers yet you don't have to qualify as a shareholder!
You make some valid points about customer experience and quality assurance. However, B&Q has been around for a long time and I think customers are wise enough to know what we're getting when we visit a store.
On the plus side, rationalising the global organisation might hurt in the short term, but should realise benefits in a few years time. Investing decisions are entirely personal as are your goals and this is definitely a long term investment, not an income earner.
You may be right that we have not reached the bottom, Brexit uncertainty is affecting the whole market, but DIY might become a very relevant sector come April.
Time will tell.