| Type | Private (subsidiary of Kingfisher plc) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | Lille, France (1969) |
| Headquarters | Templemars, France |
| Number of locations | 165 stores (2010) |
| Key people | Guy Colleau, CEO |
| Products | DIY Home improvement tools Gardening Supplies and Plants |
| Revenue | £3,363 million (2009/2010) |
| Net income | £230 million (2009/2010) |
| Employees | 23,377 (2010) |
| Website | castorama.fr |
Castorama is a French retailer of DIY and home improvement tools and supplies. It has its head office in Templemars.[1]
The company became a subsidiary of Kingfisher plc in 1998, along with Castorama's own subsidiary Brico Dépôt. Some outlets have been converted or relocated under the Brico Dépôt DIY warehouse format, based on the B&Q Warehouse fascia in the UK. Poland (about 50 stores) and Italy (12 stores) also have Castorama outlets.
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