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June FMB figures

DIY stores in France still below 2021, but up double-digits on 2019

Sales of DIY stores in France continue their trend of the past months. They remain by 3.8 per cent behind the same month last, informs the trade association FMB with reference to the Banque de France. The volume sold …

Distribution22. July 2022

Former Praxis director

Joost de Beijer to become new CEO of Intergamma

A change in leadership is in the offing at Dutch DIY group Intergamma. Joost de Beijer (47) will take up the post of CEO on 1 …

Distribution22. July 2022

Participation in Kanseki

DCM sales down in first quarter

Japanese home improvement group DCM reported sales of JPY 114 024 mio (EUR 806.5 mio) in the first quarter of its 2022/2023 financial year (March to…

Distribution21. July 2022

Ficime figures

Power tool industry in France expects further growth

Manufacturers of do-it-yourself and garden tools in France continued to see growth in the first six months of 2022. This is …

Distribution21. July 2022

Pet industry calls for prioritisation

Gas shortage also threatens pet food supply

If gas were to become scarce, the pet industry would also be hit hard. This has been pointed out by the trade magazine Pet worldwide in …

Suppliers20. July 2022

TiTE organisers

Entry regulations for Taiwan to be relaxed

Taiwan is starting to relax entry regulations for business travellers. This has been pointed out by Lanza International, the implementer …

Events19. July 2022

Scandit study

Omnichannel is seen as the future of retailing

The majority of European retailers expect a hybrid model of online and offline offerings in the shops of the future. This was stated …

Distribution18. July 2022

Down 10 percent on prior year

Byggmax sales remain at high level in 2nd quarter

Byggmax, the DIY and building materials retailer active in Scandinavia, suffered heavy losses in the second quarter of 2022. A…

Distribution15. July 2022

In Kaohsiung

Taiwan Hardware Show 2022 set to return

After a year's forced break due to Covid, the Taiwan Hardware Show will be held again this year. The 21st edition of the show is scheduled …

Events14. July 2022

42 per cent since 2016

Lowe's hits emissions goal early

American DIY store operator Lowes has beaten its greenhouse gas emissions goal four years early. By the end of 2021, it had achieved a 42 per cent …

Distribution13. July 2022

Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

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Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers

Statistics

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

While the total gardening sales area in Germany grew in 2024, the top DIY store operators saw a …

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Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution2. March 2026

Thank you, John

John Herbert, general secretary of Edra/Ghin, has announced his retirement and had a long …

Distribution2. March 2026

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers24. February 2026

DIY stores in France still below 2021, but up double-digits on 2019

Joost de Beijer to become new CEO of Intergamma

DCM sales down in first quarter

Power tool industry in France expects further growth

Gas shortage also threatens pet food supply

Entry regulations for Taiwan to be relaxed

Omnichannel is seen as the future of retailing

Byggmax sales remain at high level in 2nd quarter

Taiwan Hardware Show 2022 set to return

Lowe's hits emissions goal early

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The joy of being in this industry

Drill-free mounting

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

The joy of being in this industry

Thank you, John

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