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So much is new
At the moment it's hard to keep up with reporting on all the new floor space concepts, formats and pilot stores which are being launched in the trade. But...View comment...
Wall Design - Leco
All-rounder and more
Leco presents innovations from its wall coverings division in its range of paintable wallpapers... View article...
Bathroom furniture
Smart and sexy
In the distribution of bathroom furniture, mirror cabinets and illuminated mirrors, DIY retailers play a significant role throughout Europe. And the product... View article...
First trade show only for independent home improvement retailers
There is a new trade fair in the USA exclusively for independent retailers in the home improvement field. The first Independent Home Improvement Show View news...
True Value invests in its supply chain
The US wholesaler True Value is putting massive investment into itssupply chain, with a sum of USD 150 mio being quoted in a report by theindustry View news...
Byggmax appoints Helena Nathhorst as new CFO
Swedish Byggmax Group has appointed Helena Nathhorst as new Chief Financial Officer. Helena Nathhorst is today CFO for Addnode Group. Before that View news...
Blackstone acquires CRH Europe Distribution
CRH Europe Distribution has been taken over by the Blackstone investment company. CRH ED has its headquarters in the Netherlands and is seen as the View news...
Bob Nardelli now advises hydroponics company Grow Generation
The former Home Depot boss Bob Nardelli now works for Grow Generation as a strategic advisor. He is expected to provide advice on matters relating to View news...
Byggmax DIY stores make 5.6 per cent more sales
The Swiss Byggmax group made sales of SEK 1.7990 bn (EUR 170.45 mio) in the second quarter of 2019 and thus achieved growth of 3.9 per cent. The View news...
L’Entrepôt du Bricolage starts the year with ten per cent plus
The 36 L'Entrepôt du Bricolage stores in the French Groupe Samse have increased their sales in the first quarter of 2019 by 10.0 per cent. The sales View news...
Tengelmann closes previous holding company and sets up another
The Tengelmann Group, which includes the German DIY market leader Obi, is realigning its holding as previously announced and closing down the View news...
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Italy
Stability comes to Italy
The DIY retailers south of the Alps are growing again. In 2018 the number of DIY stores increased for the fourth year in a row View article...
Suppliers
Rothenberger Industrial
Targeting growth through exports
Rothenberger Industrial has established itself in the building market in the segments of soldering and welding, plumbing tools and gas heating products. The company now aims to achieve further growth by expanding its export quota View article...
Regional report
Nordic countries - Gardena/Husqvarna
Nordic background
The German garden brand Gardena enjoys success in the Nordic countries thanks to its link with Swedish parent company Husqvarna View article...
Events
Asia-Pacific Sourcing
With new logo
This year’s Asia-Pacific Sourcing was bigger and more international than ever before. A new logo highlights the connection to the Eisenwarenmesse View article...