Würth Hochenburger joins Hagebaumarkt franchise system
The Austrian group Würth Hochenburger joined the German Hagebaumarkt franchise system with its eight DIY stores on 1 January 2026. The eight locations will be gradually converted to the Hagebaumarkt system over the …
Purchasing, private labels, concepts
Slovenian DIY chain Merkur becomes Hagebau partner
The Slovenian DIY chain Merkur is a new patner in the Hagebau. With 24 locations of its own, the retail company is the largest …
Koelnmesse Italia and Collins cooperate
Hardware Fair in Bergamo integrates Buyer Point
Koelnmesse Italia is cooperating with Italian trade publisher Collins and its industry event Buyer Point for the International …
Anniversary edition
More than 5,000 visitors expected at the IAW trade fair
The International Trade Fair for Promotional Products and Imports (IAW) will take place for the 40th time from 24 to 26 …
Consumer electronics
Hagebau Retail and Euronics join forces for joint purchasing
German Hagebau Retail and Euronics Deutschland eG are entering into a purchasing partnership for customer electronics. …
Switzerland
Coop DIY chain Jumbo grows despite smaller floor space
The Swiss DIY chain Jumbo achieved sales growth of just under 1.8 per cent in 2025, despite the number of stores falling by …
Sales area stable in 2025
Italian DIY stores see 3.5 per cent drop in sales
DIY stores in Italy recorded a significant decline in sales in 2025. Total industry sales fell by 3.5 per cent to EUR 6.3293 bn. …
Additional e-commerce expertise
Sven Grobrügge returns, Ines von Jagemann joins Hagebau's management team
The German cooperative Hagebau is expanding its management team with a new position. Ines von Jagemann, a …
Focus on AI
New digital expert at Bosch Power Tools
Dr Eva Gerstmeier will take over the position of Business Chief Digital Officer (BCDO) at Bosch Power Tools on 1 February 2026. She succeeds…
Johannes Harter becomes CEO, Sven Unrath CMO
Bauhaus with new international and German management structure
The German Bauhaus Group has reorganised its management. Johannes Harter has been the new Chief Executive Officer …