Are Home Depot & B&Q linked?

[Fredxx]

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[Iwascuriousnowiminvested]

B&Q was founded in the 60s and home depot was founded in the 70s. I even found an article saying how b&q stood out from traditional outlets with its revolutionised open warehouse layout.

[Jim Stewart ...]

remember Dodge City ?

[Brian Gaff]

Texas Homecare as well.

However, I think I did hear that many large retailers have stakes in these sheds, so I imagine its because bulk buying lowers wholesale prices. It killed the hardware stores. Brian