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Talk to one another!
"Brands - and I'm talking of suppliers brands - will play an increasingly important role in the future." "In ten years at the latest, we...View comment...
Hardware and tools - Taiwan
Strong export nation
The Taiwanese hand tools industry placed emphasis on quality at the International Hardware Fair in Cologne, with the winners of the Taiwan Excellence Award... View article...
Obi
Good and bad companies
Customer, customer, customer: that’s how Obi’s current business strategy could be summarised. Sergio Giroldi demands that not only his company, but... View article...Distribution
Europe’s top 10 from 2012 to 2017
The ten largest European DIY retailers together achieved net sales of EUR 59.3 bn in 2017. The ranking and figures as download View article...
Good and bad companies
Customer, customer, customer: that’s how Obi’s current business strategy could be summarised. Sergio Giroldi demands that not only his company, but View article...
Global roll-out
Groupe Adeo digitalises its retail management. Leroy Merlin made the start in Russia, now it continues
Here to stay
After Clas Ohlson, another Swedish company has discovered Germany as region of expansion. Rusta is planning a three-digit branch network here
Still shopping on the high street
However, French DIY enthusiasts look online first before they make a purchase. An extensive study released by the French DIY retail association FMB View article...
French all over the world
Peking, Johannesburg, São Paulo: the French Groupe Adeo moves its international expansion course up a gear. And new innovative store formats are now View article...
Actual figures
Statistics Home Improvement Europe
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Rusta
Here to stay
After Clas Ohlson, another Swedish company has discovered Germany as region of expansion. Rusta is planning a three-digit branch network here View article...
Garden suppliers
Bosch
Autumn cut with an eBike
And lawnmower with vacuum cleaner technology: Bosch uses its know-how from other company divisions for its garden equipment View article...
Regional report
USA - Hardware wholesalers
The big four
American hardware wholesalers today are marketing partners to their retail customers as well as being a source of merchandise. Ace Hardware, Do it Best, True Value and Orgill dominate the hardware scene View article...
Events
Spoga+Gafa 2017
Depth and added value
Spoga+Gafa 2017 experienced the higher visitor figures normally seen at the shows in the even years, but for Koelnmesse it is more than just a numbers game View article...