Award ceremony in Moscow

Obi, a German DIY retailer, has been named as having the best DIY and home improvement stores in Russia. Commercial director Evgeny Movchan was presented with the DIY & Household Award in Moscow as the result of a competition organised within the framework of the DIY & Household Congress. The award for the manufacturer of the year went to Tarkett Russ, while Alexander Selevestov, head of the Yuterra housewares chain, was named personality of the year. Nominations for the award came from selected congress delegates and were then voted for by the plenary session.