Home improvement giant B&Q China signed a contract with the Liangjiang New Area (LNA)'s Lianglu-Cuntan Tariff Bonded Zone to set up its regional headquarters in the bonded zone, local media reported on Sept 7.

B&Q China, owned by UK-listed Kingfisher, will open its flagship store and build a settlement center and southwestern distribution center in LNA.

Wu Duqing, president of B&Q China, said that Chongqing residents can then not only purchase high-quality building materials and home improvement products, but also experience the changes and conveniences that intelligent technologies bring to people's lives.

B&Q China signs a contract with the Liangjiang New Area's Lianglu-Cuntan Tariff Bonded Zone on Sept 7. [Photo/liangjiang.gov.cn]

B&Q China will set up an O2O sales model, as well as products and services across Chongqing. It will launch a series of creative furniture sets on its online e-commerce platform and organize consumer activities at its outlets.

Both sides will further carry out cooperation in supply chain financing, bonded building materials, warehousing, logistics and distribution channels.

B&Q China has more than 50 outlets in over 30 cities across China. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com..cn]

At present, the company has opened more than 50 outlets in over 30 Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, with an annual sales value of more than 5 billion yuan ($766 million).

Lianglu-Cuntan boasts an international port near Chongqing, covering an area of 2.45 square kilometers in LNA. It is poised to be a first tier industrial base for all kinds of trade and commerce.

Lianglu-Cuntan boasts an international port near Chongqing, covering an area of 2.45 square kilometers in the Liangjiang New Area. [Photo/liangjiang.gov.cn]

Edited by Zachary Dye