They're still outperforming everyone in the food sector and most in the non- food as well.

Motivation is like food for the brain. You cannot get enough in one sitting. It needs continual and regular top ups.

Food should be enjoyed rather than endured.

There may be some short-term disappointment today that investors are going to have to wait until the end of 2006 at the earliest for this separation to take place.

This has not been confirmed by the company, but it should be good news for the share price.

Outside its two major markets, Kingfisher reported very strong growth in Poland (against weak comparatives) and good performances in Italy and China.