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DIY getting more expensive
Will the coronavirus crisis now be followed by a raw materials and logistics crisis? No - it isn't on its way, it is already here, at least in the European...View comment...
The French DIY market continues to remain in minus figures
As is the case since May, the French DIY market continues to remain in minus figures compared to the same period last year in August too. DIY Stores View news...
Restructuring of Obi parent Tengelmann continues
The German trading group Tengelmann, parent company of Germany's DIY market leader Obi, is relocating its corporate headquarters from Mülheim an der View news...
Kingfisher sales rise by 20 per cent in the first half of the year
Kingfisher has increased its sales in the first half of financial year 2021/2022 compared to the same period last year by 19.9 per cent to GBP 7.101 View news...
Sodimac doubles sales in second quarter
The home improvement division of the Chilean retail group Falabella doubled its sales in the second quarter. Compared to the same period last year, View news...
75th National Hardware Show in October
The 75th edition of the National Hardware Show, which was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, is now to take place from 21 to 23 October 2021 View news...
French garden market down 14 per cent in July compared with last year
Sales in the French garden market were down by 14 per cent in July as compared with July 2020, when consumer shopping was influenced by the pandemic. View news...
Bunnings subsidiary Adelaide Tools to become Tool Kit Depot
Bunnings announces that Adelaide Tools will become Tool Kit Depot, positioning the professional tools business for expansion into Western Australia View news...
Mr. Bricolage records 19 per cent increase in sales in the first six months
The French franchise group Mr. Bricolage had sales totalling EUR 1.2596 bn in the first half of 2021. Compared with the same period last year, which View news...
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Let’s do it
Tools from the shopping centre
The Austrian 3e AG is rolling out its modernised specialist store concept Let’s do it which consistently focuses on the omni-channel and, with that, also new customers. That’s expected to work in the capital now too – between fashion stores, leather goods and shoe shops View article...
Garden suppliers
Garden trends
A cosy place of retreat
The worldwide pandemic underpins the boom the garden industry already felt before. Now it seems that garden, terrace any balcony have become a kind of sanctuary for their owners. What does that mean for current trends? View article...
Regional report
Italy - Made4DIY
Restart of the garden segment
Italy was one of the countries in Europe most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. We asked the association of manufacturers Made4DIY for an assessment of the current situation which remains difficult for the home improvement sector – with a few exceptions View article...
Events
Taitra
Taiwan at its best
The Taiwanese trade promotion organisation Taitra offered domestic companies the opportunity of presenting themselves and their products in several web formats. Four speakers from the industry were invited to the Building Material and Fastener Webinar & Online Business Matching Event View article...