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Screwfix opened six City stores in London

Screwfix, a UK based retailer owned by Kingfisher, opened its newest store format: Screwfix City. Following initial tests of the ultra-compact stores, Screwfix has recently opened a further six City stores across London…

Distribution13. September 2024

Third opening in Norway this year

Clas Ohlson expands in Tønsberg

Clas Ohlson has opened a new store in Tønsberg, Norway, its second store in the city. "We have been a popular destination in Tønsberg ever since we …

Distribution13. September 2024

Impact of religious holidays

New stores buoy Mr. DIY Malaysia’s Q2 sales while shoppers tighten budget

The market leader in the Malaysian home improvement market increased its sales by almost 9 per cent in the…

Distribution23. August 2024

South Africa

Cashbuild sales up 5 per cent

Cashbuild, Southern Africa’s leading retailer of quality building materials and associated products, has reported its financial results for the f…

Distribution13. September 2024

China International Hardware Show 2024

Global Supply Chain and Boosting Opportunities at CIHS

Powered by Eisenwarenmesse – International Hardware Fair, the 21st China International Hardware Show (CIHS) is set to take …

Events13. September 2024

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Europe

Climate neutrality in existing buildings in the EU

Three million residential buildings would have to be renovated annually

Edra/Ghin president Thierry Garnier

For the benefit of the industry – and the planet

Global DIY-Summit 2023 in Berlin

Visions against uncertainty

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Europe

Climate neutrality in existing buildings in the EU

Three million residential buildings would have to be renovated annually

In the member states of the European Union, more than three million residential buildings per year …

Suppliers10. August 2023

Edra/Ghin president Thierry Garnier

For the benefit of the industry – and the planet

Distribution2. August 2023

Global DIY-Summit 2023 in Berlin

Visions against uncertainty

Events2. August 2023

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Screwfix opened six City stores in London

Screwfix, a UK based retailer owned by Kingfisher, opened its newest store format: Screwfix City. F…

Distribution13. September 2024

Metro Retail Stores Group

New player in the Philippine home improvement market

Metro Retail Group is one of the top grocers in the Philippines. Now the retailer is also entering …

Distribution23. August 2024

Third opening in Norway this year

Clas Ohlson expands in Tønsberg

Clas Ohlson has opened a new store in Tønsberg, Norway, its second store in the city. "We have been…

Distribution13. September 2024

ACES seen to continue market dominance

Kawan Lama-Ace Hardware split causes “uncertainties”

The decision of the Kawan Lama group to drop its partnership with American home improvement giant …

Distribution

Tesa

Innovation, sustainability, brand strength

Tesa is introducing new product ranges and investing in its brand - ‘extremely successfully’, says …

Suppliers

BHB Garden Summit

Responsible gardens need responsible people

After last year's rollercoaster ride, the BHB came together with around 150 decision-makers from …

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Screwfix opened six City stores in London

Clas Ohlson expands in Tønsberg

New stores buoy Mr. DIY Malaysia’s Q2 sales while shoppers tighten budget

Cashbuild sales up 5 per cent

Global Supply Chain and Boosting Opportunities at CIHS

Three million residential buildings would have to be renovated annually

For the benefit of the industry – and the planet

Visions against uncertainty

Screwfix opened six City stores in London

New player in the Philippine home improvement market

Clas Ohlson expands in Tønsberg

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Kawan Lama-Ace Hardware split causes “uncertainties”

Innovation, sustainability, brand strength

Responsible gardens need responsible people