KGF · story · 27 October – 2 November
Kingfisher · 5 headlines from 5 outlets, from 27 October 2026 to 2 November 2026.
Outlets covered Screwfix's performance against rivals, its event, a PPE range and a gutter tip.
The story's tone is the average of its headlines' own scores. Each score rates how good or bad the news was for the company, from −10 (clearly bad) to +10 (clearly good). 0 is neutral, and anything beyond ±6 is strong and rare. It rates the coverage, not the share price.
Average tone of each outlet's headlines in this story, −10 to +10. Impact = headlines × strength of tone.
Retail Week is the largest at 9.2, ahead of Retail Technology Innovation Hub (6.3). The Sun is the smallest at 1.7.
Source: MarketFrame news analysis
| outlet | Average tone |
|---|---|
| Retail Week | 9.2 |
| Retail Technology Innovation Hub | 6.3 |
| Installer Online | 6.3 |
| Insight DIY | 3.7 |
| The Sun | 1.7 |
| Outlet | Headlines | Average tone |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Week | 1 | +9.2 |
| Retail Technology Innovation Hub | 1 | +6.3 |
| Installer Online | 1 | +6.3 |
| Insight DIY | 1 | +3.7 |
| The Sun | 1 | +1.7 |
One or two headlines is not a lean: read these as how this story was told, not as a verdict on the outlet.
| Tone | What the article reported, and why it scored that way |
|---|---|
| +6.3 | Screwfix, a Kingfisher brand, expanding its rapid delivery service across many stores. |
| Tone | What the article reported, and why it scored that way |
|---|---|
| +9.2 | Positive analysis of Screwfix beating competitors through focus on tradespeople. |
| +6.3 | Strong visitor turnout at Screwfix's annual trade event shows customer engagement. |
| +3.7 | Major supplier extends safety gear range through Kingfisher's Screwfix trade chain. |
| +1.7 | Consumer tip promoting an inexpensive Screwfix product; minor positive exposure. |
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