Stefan Ranstrand has notified the board of directors of the Husqvarna Group of his resignation as a director on the board. As it says in a company statement, he is resigning due to personal reasons.Husqvarna Group chair…
Global DIY-Summit in Copenhagen
"Respect for people - respect for everyone": DIY Lifetime Award for John Herbert
John W. Herbert, long-time CEO of the international DIY association Edra/Ghin, received the Global …
Global DIY Summit 2022 under way
John Herbert: “It’s so good to see you again!”
The Global DIY Summit 2022 is open. Numerous industry representatives came to the Bella Center in Copenhagen today, 9 June, to …
International industry in Copenhagen
Original store tour and warm get-together at the start of the Summit
The 8th Global DIY Summit in Copenhagen began yesterday, 8 June 2022, with a store tour and get-together in the…
Made4DIY manufacturers' association
Briconight in Milan to be held live again in October
The Italian manufacturers' association Made4DIY is planning the Briconight industry get-together as a live event again this yea…
Central bank data
Brunei: Loans for home improvement continue to fall
Bruneians’ appetite for home improvement remained weak in the last quarter of 2021, with borrowings for the purpose hitting …
Donald Allan Jr. follows James Loree
New CEO at Stanley Black & Decker
The board of directors at Stanley Black & Decker has appointed Donald Allan Jr., currently president and chief financial officer, as chief …
Press reports
Bauhaus Austria to grow by 15.8 per cent
The German DIY chain Bauhaus is believed to have achieved sales of around EUR 490 mio in Austria in 2021, equivalent to an increase of …
Strongest growth in the garden
Italian DIY stores increased their turnover by 9.1 per cent in 2021
DIY stores in Italy increased their turnover by 9.1 per cent in 2021. The garden range grew the most, by 16.0 …
Focus on strengthening of position in Africa
Akzonobel acquires paint and varnish business from Kansai Paint
Akzonobel intends to acquire the paint and varnish business Kansai Paint and thereby strengthen its position in …