Distribution

Obi

The beaver at the Pride Parade

The rainbow-colored appearance of the orange company manager is just one example of the commitment to diversity at Obi - the first DIY store with a diversity manager.

Distribution25. March 2024

Soudal

Competence knows no gender

At Soudal, a family-owned company with a global presence, diversity is not just a goal, but a reality.

Distribution25. March 2024

Diversity

„It’s a long process and it‘s hard”

Sonya Ruff Jarvis advises American companies on “DEI – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion". What can we learn from the experiences of the melting …

Distribution22. March 2024

Modelled on B&Q’s concept

Castorama opens an online marketplace

The French DIY chain Castorama has now launched an online marketplace. It aims to offer 500 000 additional products there, starting with …

Distribution22. March 2024

France and eleven countries

Mr. Bricolage Group sales fell by 1.8 per cent in 2023

The French franchise group Mr. Bricolage generated sales of EUR 2.3119 bn last year; this was 1.8 per cent less than in the …

Distribution22. March 2024

Smaller format makes progress

Wickes almost matches previous year's sales in 2023

In 2023, the British DIY chain Wickes almost maintained its turnover from the previous year. The volume of GBP 1.5538 bn (EUR 1…

Distribution21. March 2024

Retail worldwide

Employees complain about lack of investment in technology

In the retail sector, 40 per cent of employees on the shop floor feel that their employer is not investing in the …

Distribution20. March 2024

Retail sales down by 2.6 per cent

Challenging market for SCG Distribution

The retail sales of Thai powerhouse Siam Cement Group's building materials distribution business Thailand’s industrial powerhouse saw a 2.6 …

Distribution20. March 2024

Thai industrial conglomerate

Siam Cement Group's retail business sees dip in 2023 sales

Within the group, SCG Distribution is responsible for managing subsidiaries and associated companies that sell cemen…

Distribution20. March 2024

Garden below average

The market in the Netherlands grew by 3.4 per cent

The Dutch DIY market grew by a nominal 3.4 per cent in 2023 compared with the previous year. Two product groups, electrical and …

Distribution19. March 2024

Bricomarché, Bricorama, Brico Cash, Tridôme

DIY division of Les Mousquetaires holds its own in 2023

The home improvement division of French retail group Les Mousquetaires generated sales of EUR 3.4 bn in 2023 in France. The …

Distribution18. March 2024

Tiles, sanitary ware and other items

Maiden offering for Thai home improvement retailer Boonthavorn

Boonthavorn Retail Corporation Public Company Ltd, an independent home improvement retailer in Thailand which has …

Distribution18. March 2024

First location in the Centre-Val-de-Loire region

Expansion of Screwfix in France continues

The British Kingfisher Group is continuing its expansion of the Screwfix sales division in France. The 22nd French Screwfix location has …

Distribution15. March 2024

Price-sensitive consumers

Mr. DIY Bangladesh opens its first store

The Bangladeshi operations of the Malaysian home goods retailing giant has finally started with the opening of its maiden branch in Dhaka. …

Distribution14. March 2024

Kingfisher subsidiary

Brico Dépôt rolls out professional "Spécial Pros" concept in France

The French chain Brico Dépôt is rolling out its professional concept "Spécial Pros" nationwide from April. The …

Distribution12. March 2024

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Kremer

Learning from Siegen

Alexander Kremer has opened his fifth natural garden centre and – once again – done things that …

Distribution

All Fields

Now a Benelux player

Belgian service provider All Fields works for manufacturers and retailers in the DIY sector. Two …

Suppliers

IPM Essen

Plant Power at IPM Express

This year, IPM Essen will be offering new formats on the subject of plants. In addition, the hall …

Garden

Kremer

Learning from Siegen

Alexander Kremer has opened his fifth natural garden centre and – once again – done things that …

Distribution12. June 2025

Edra/Ghin/Hima

Top service for top people

A lot of detail work is required to ensure that thousands of participants attend the Global DIY …

Distribution8. May 2025

New flagship store unveiled

Mr. DIY elevates look in Thailand

After sprucing up outlets in Poland and Indonesia, Asian home goods retail chain Mr. DIY has …

Distribution6. May 2025

The beaver at the Pride Parade

Competence knows no gender

„It’s a long process and it‘s hard”

Castorama opens an online marketplace

Mr. Bricolage Group sales fell by 1.8 per cent in 2023

Wickes almost matches previous year's sales in 2023

Employees complain about lack of investment in technology

Challenging market for SCG Distribution

Siam Cement Group's retail business sees dip in 2023 sales

The market in the Netherlands grew by 3.4 per cent

DIY division of Les Mousquetaires holds its own in 2023

Maiden offering for Thai home improvement retailer Boonthavorn

Expansion of Screwfix in France continues

Mr. DIY Bangladesh opens its first store

Brico Dépôt rolls out professional "Spécial Pros" concept in France

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