B&Q

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B&Q
Stands forBlock & Quayle
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B&Q stands for Block & Quayle, a company and brand abbreviation.

British home-improvement and garden retailer, owned by Kingfisher plc and operating large warehouse-style stores across the UK and Ireland.

Example: Pick up some paint and sandpaper from B&Q on the way home.

Usage notes

Founded in 1969 in Southampton by Richard Block and David Quayle; the store name joins their surnames' initials. Kingfisher, which also owns Screwfix and Castorama, acquired it in 1982. It is often described as Britain's largest DIY chain.

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