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Obi Group discontinues operations in Russia
war in Ukraine
Obi Group discontinues operations in Russia

Obi Group has decided to stop its business in Russia. The company is deeply concerned about the tragic developments and consequences of the war in Ukraine, says a statement from Obi. “This war and its consequences have …

Distribution7. March 2022
The Top 20 lose compared to 2020, but clearly gain compared to 2019
German DIY Retailers
The Top 20 lose compared to 2020, but clearly gain compared to 2019

In 2021, the 20 largest German DIY retailers in Germany and abroad generated a total of EUR 1.052 bn less than …

Distribution7. March 2022
Retailers and manufacturers in the DIY industry also affected by the war in Ukraine
Donations, production stoppages and concern for employees
Retailers and manufacturers in the DIY industry also affected by the war in Ukraine

Companies in the home improvement industry have joined the response to the Russian war of …

Distribution4. March 2022
John Herbert interviews Naotaro Hikida of Japanese company Kohnan Shoji
Meet the CEO
John Herbert interviews Naotaro Hikida of Japanese company Kohnan Shoji

John W. Herbert, general secretary of EDRA/GHIN, has hosted his  17th guest in the “Meet the CEO” serie…

Distribution4. March 2022
3e members increase external sales in Austria by 10.2 per cent
Abroad plus 5.8 per cent
3e members increase external sales in Austria by 10.2 per cent

The Austrian trade cooperative 3e AG increased group sales in 2021 by 9.2 per cent to EUR 709 mio. The 146 members in…

Distribution4. March 2022
Toolstation increases sales in 2021 by 20 per cent
Growing European business
Toolstation increases sales in 2021 by 20 per cent

The British trade chain Toolstation increased its total revenue by 20.2 per cent to GBP 761 mio (EUR 910 mio) in 2021. …

Distribution3. March 2022
Cainz takes over Tokyu Hands
Japanese DIY chains
Cainz takes over Tokyu Hands

Japanese Tokyu Hands Holding has sold its DIY chain Tokyu Hands to its competitor Cainz. Tokyu Hands currently has 86 stores, 24 of which are franchise…

Distribution3. March 2022
Cashbuild revenues decline by 12 per cent
Second half of 2021
Cashbuild revenues decline by 12 per cent

The South African DIY store group Cashbuild reports a declined revenue by 12 per cent to ZAR 5.889 bn (EUR 343 mio) for the last six …

Distribution3. March 2022
Lechuza and Playmobil no longer delivering to Russia
Horst Brandstätter Group
Lechuza and Playmobil no longer delivering to Russia

The German planter brand Lechuza is stopping its deliveries to Russia. It is part of the Horst Brandstätter Group, which also …

Suppliers2. March 2022
Japanese Kohnan Group expands to Cambodia
Second country after Vietnam
Japanese Kohnan Group expands to Cambodia

The Japanese DIY group Kohnan wants to expand to Cambodia and has founded a subsidiary in this country. This is reported by the Japanese …

Distribution2. March 2022
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Top DIY stores close gardening sections
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While the total gardening sales area in Germany grew in 2024, the top DIY store operators saw a …

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