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Cooperate or die
"Innovate or die" is one theme of the 7th Global DIY Summit in Dublin in June. It doesn't sound a really original theme at first glance: ask anyone...View comment...
Paint - Nespoli
“We are a network of companies”
The Italian company Nespoli is very well connected in the European markets. A conversation with owner Alessandro Nespoli about sensible generalisations... View article...
ManoMano
“You have to reckon with us”
The online marketplace ManoMano wants to become market leader in six European countries. It currently has the highest growth rates in Germany ... View article...Regional reports
A plethora of formats
The DIY retail scene in Sweden is incredibly varied. Alongside paint specialists and big-box stores, Byggmax and Clas Ohlson in particular have View article...
A clean cut
The Austrian start-up Clever Edge presents a simple solution for a familiar problem which anyone who has a lawn will recognise
Green pioneer
Garden centre operator Bellaflora is creating a distinctive profile for itself through sustainability. Its latest modernisation project in Villach View article...
Further investments
Even after 368 years, the family-founded company FN Neuhofer continues its course towards quality and puts a large amount of money into View article...
The large in the small
In Austria, Germany’s largest DIY store operator is testing its new “Obi next” strategy. But they are still keeping very quiet when it comes to their View article...
First Obi standalone in Switzerland
Migros Schweiz intends to increase its DIY store presence in medium-sized cities in the country
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ManoMano
“You have to reckon with us”
The online marketplace ManoMano wants to become market leader in six European countries. It currently has the highest growth rates in Germany View article...
Garden suppliers
Weber
No effect on European business
Weber’s EMEA boss Hans-Jürgen Herr on the American-European trade dispute, on unilateralist threats and on the question of whether the barbecue market is saturated View article...
Regional report
Spain - ADFB
Digitalisation, innovation, logistics
These are the three buzzwords cited by Guillermo Leal, chairman of the Spanish retailers’ association ADFB, when asked about the greatest challenges facing the home improvement sector in his country. Here we reproduce his full interview with DIY International View article...
Events
Vietnam Hardware and Hand Tools Expo
International trade fair in Vietnam
The third Vietnam Hardware and Hand Tools Expo takes place at the start of December in Ho Chi Minh City. The event organisers Vinexad have announced another increase in the number of exhibitors and visitors View article...