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Block and Quayle
Block and Quayle wanted to bring value, longer opening hours and a broader product range to everyone, so in 1969 they opened their first store in Portswood Road, Southampton, Hampshire in a disused cinema. Although initially called Block and Quayle, the name was soon shortened to B&Q.
How did B&Q get its name?
The DIY retailer, which sells home improvement products, was founded in 1969 in Southampton. When it was first launched, it was named after its founders, Richard Block and David Quayle. The pair bought a former furniture warehouse in a Southampton suburb and started trading under the name Block & Quayle.