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More Lowe's stores to be converted to Rona+ format
Canada
More Lowe's stores to be converted to Rona+ format

The Canadian home improvement group Rona is converting 15 more Lowe's stores to the Rona+ format in the province of Ontario. The conversion will take place during ongoing operations, the company says. Lowe's, the second…

Distribution27. July 2023
Les Mousquetaires takes over Tridôme
France
Les Mousquetaires takes over Tridôme

French regional DIY chain Tridôme is to be acquired by ITM Equipement de la maison, the parent company of Bricorama, Bricomarché and Brico Cash…

Distribution26. July 2023
J. P. Towner to become new CFO of Rona
Canada
J. P. Towner to become new CFO of Rona

Rona's new chief financial officer will be J. P. Towner. The new CFO of the Canadian collaboration will assume the role on 16 October 2023. …

Distribution20. July 2023
Adeo sells Zôdio distribution line to Alinea furniture chain
Mulliez Group internal transactions
Adeo sells Zôdio distribution line to Alinea furniture chain

The French Adeo Group is selling its Zôdio sales line to Alinea, a chain specialising in furniture and interior …

Distribution18. July 2023
Lowe's reduces greenhouse gases and energy consumption
2022 Corporate Responsibility Report published
Lowe's reduces greenhouse gases and energy consumption

Lowe's has reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 49 per cent since 2016 and energy consumption by 6 per…

Distribution17. July 2023
Byggmax slows sales decline to -13.4 per cent
Second quarter
Byggmax slows sales decline to -13.4 per cent

Swedish DIY group Byggmax reported sales of SEK 2.203 bn (EUR 192 mio) in the second quarter, down 13.4 per cent on the same period …

Distribution14. July 2023
New country manager for Hornbach in Sweden
Joachim Lööb succeeds Oliver Garrecht
New country manager for Hornbach in Sweden

The management of Hornbach in Sweden is being placed into new hands: Joachim Lööb will become part of the Hornbach team from August 2023…

Distribution13. July 2023
GfK and Nielsen IQ to merge
Consumer Intelligence
GfK and Nielsen IQ to merge

The two market research companies Nielsen IQ (NIQ) and GfK are merging to create what they claim will be the world's leading consumer intelligence …

Distribution12. July 2023
Hornbach opens 18th store in the Netherlands
Resource-saving construction
Hornbach opens 18th store in the Netherlands

German DIY retail chain Hornbach has opened its 18th store in the Netherlands in Nijmegen. The 20 000 m² store was built in just nine …

Distribution12. July 2023
Mr. DIY set to open in two new markets in 2023
DIY International493 new stores in the offing
Mr. DIY set to open in two new markets in 2023

The Malaysian retail chain plans to continue its expansion not only in Asia, but also in Europe. As their business senior vice …

Distribution11. July 2023
Andrew Iacobucci is the new CEO of Rona
Canada
Andrew Iacobucci is the new CEO of Rona

Andrew Iacobucci is the new CEO of Canadian trade co-operative Rona. He succeeds Garry Senecal, who held the position on an interim basis …

Distribution7. July 2023
Elena Ottaviano leaves Obi
25 years' service
Elena Ottaviano leaves Obi

Elena Ottaviano has left Obi Italia. "I started working for Obi on 1 July 1998 and left on 1 July 2023 - a professional adventure of 25 years giving …

Distribution5. July 2023
DIY stores also active in cross-border e-commerce
Germany in the lead from a retail viewpoint
DIY stores also active in cross-border e-commerce

Germany,  Sweden and the Netherlands top the ranking of European countries in cross-border online trade. The top three w…

Distribution4. July 2023
Leroy Merlin Porte e finestre in the urban area of Rome
Doors and windows
Leroy Merlin Porte e finestre in the urban area of Rome

Leroy Merlin has launched a new format in Italy. The first Leroy Merlin Porte e finestre store has opened in Rome, located …

Distribution3. July 2023
Hardline sales of Thailand’s Central Retail rise slightly
Thai Watsadu
Hardline sales of Thailand’s Central Retail rise slightly

The hardline segment of Thai multi-format and multi-category retailing giant Central Retail Corp. (CRC) saw a 2.9 per cent…

Distribution30. June 2023
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Together we can do it
DIY InternationalDachser
Together we can do it

As part of its sustainability strategy, Dachser is driving forward low-emission deliveries, …

Distribution
Global campaign for perfect paint edges
Kip
Global campaign for perfect paint edges

Frogtape aims to strengthen its brand presence worldwide. One measure involves expanding and …

Suppliers
Green Gets Under Your Skin
IPM Garden Study
Green Gets Under Your Skin

A new study shows: People want more escape from everyday life. This is where the garden trade can …

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In an environment characterised by falling turnover, Hornbach is pushing ahead with its expansion …

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