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Strong growth for the Swiss DIY and garden stores
10.2 per cent in 2020
Strong growth for the Swiss DIY and garden stores

The exceptional boom caused by the pandemic ensured unusually strong growth for the Swiss DIY and garden stores. Overall, the DIY trading companies there were able to make sales of CHF 3.71 bn, which is an overall …

News28. April 2021
Twelve DIY retail groups among the 250 biggest global retailers
Deloitte ranking
Twelve DIY retail groups among the 250 biggest global retailers

The 250 biggest global players in retailing grew their sales to a total of USD 4.85 trillion during the last fiscal …

News27. April 2021
Kesko increases DIY and building trade sales by 16 per cent
Finish market leader
Kesko increases DIY and building trade sales by 16 per cent

The building and home improvement trade division of the Finish Kesko group increased its sales in 2020 by 16.2 per cent …

News26. April 2021
Brico gets new headquarters in Brussels
Maxeda DIY Group
Brico gets new headquarters in Brussels

The Belgian DIY market leader Brico, subsidiary of the Dutch Maxeda DIY Group, is getting new headquarters in Brussels. The new building …

News23. April 2021
Promart boss Verónica Valdez sees a lot potential for growth
Peru
Promart boss Verónica Valdez sees a lot potential for growth

The first half year, it was night, the second half year, it was day: that's how Verónica Valdez, CEO of the Peruvian …

News22. April 2021
Domotex Digital Days 2021 will not take place
“Digital fatigue” in the industry
Domotex Digital Days 2021 will not take place

Deutsche Messe has cancelled the Domotex digital conference which had been planned for 19 and 21 May 2021. With the so-called Domotex …

Events21. April 2021
Byggmax online sales grow by 90 per cent
Group sales up 26 per cent
Byggmax online sales grow by 90 per cent

The Swedish DIY discounter Byggmax reports an increase in sales of 26.4 per cent to SEK 1.111 bn (EUR 109.9 mio) for the first quarter of …

News20. April 2021
Congratulations go out to John Herbert from around the world on his 80th birthday
Edra/Ghin general secretary
Congratulations go out to John Herbert from around the world on his 80th birthday

Congratulations to John Herbert, literally from all over the world: the general secretary of the …

News19. April 2021
Wickes achieves sales growth of nearly 20 per cent in the first quarter
Demerger by end of April
Wickes achieves sales growth of nearly 20 per cent in the first quarter

The British DIY chain Wickes realised sales growth of 18.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2021. …

News19. April 2021
German associations warn of rising prices in DIY and garden sector
Due to problems with sea freight
German associations warn of rising prices in DIY and garden sector

The accident involving the containership "Ever Given" and the associated blockade of the Suez Canal …

News16. April 2021
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Top DIY stores close gardening sections
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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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