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CEO Thierry Garnier

Kingfisher’s online strategy based on physical stores

Kingfisher is basing its e-commerce strategy on its network of physical stores, CEO Thierry Garnier has told the Financial Times. Central warehouses are unable to support the quick deliveries that consumers demand, …

News6. November 2020

Cashbuild CEO Werner de Jager

Coronavirus effect in South Africa too

As in other countries, the coronavirus pandemic had a positive effect on DIY store sales following the lockdown, according to Werner de Jager…

Distribution5. November 2020

Building materials and fasteners

Taitra presents top brands from Taiwan

To unveil the latest industry innovations from the island state, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (Taitra), Taiwan's …

News4. November 2020

Taiwan Hardware Show 2020

“The only hardware show worldwide this year” paints a positive picture

Even if visitor numbers fell well short of the usual level due to the coronavirus pandemic, as was expected, …

News3. November 2020

New lockdown

DIY stores in Europe remain open

In Europe, the second wave of coronavirus has led to further lockdowns, but DIY stores and garden centres are not as badly affected this time. The …

News3. November 2020

-1.75 per cent

Modest downturn in HomePro sales in third quarter

The Thai home improvement group HomePro has reported a decline in sales revenues and service income of 1.75 per cent for the …

News2. November 2020

Year on year comparison

Swimming pool market in Austria grows by 22 per cent

The demand for swimming pools in Austria grew this year by 22 per cent compared to the previous year. Growths were achieved in …

News30. October 2020

International Federation of Robotics

Service robots grew globally by over 30 per cent in 2019

The sales value of professional service robots rose globally in the year 2019 by 32 per cent to USD 11.2 bn (EUR 9.53 bn). …

News29. October 2020

22 and 23 September in Milan

Double trade fair with Hardware Forum Italy and Bricoday

After the Hardware Forum Italy, organised by Koelnmesse Italy, was postponed from September 2020 to the coming year, the …

News28. October 2020

Implicactions for DIY brands

More homemovers in the UK

The number of homemovers in the UK is set to reach its highest level for over a decade reveals the latest Property & Homemovers report from data …

News27. October 2020

Russia

War and crisis

The housing market is in decline, flats are getting smaller, customer footfall is falling and …

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FN Neuhofer

Moving forward in big steps

“FN Neuhofer goes America”: That was the latest major step taken by the Austrian wood specialist, …

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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Russia

War and crisis

The housing market is in decline, flats are getting smaller, customer footfall is falling and …

Distribution16. December 2025

Home Improvement Report

Between stabilization and decline

Between stabilization and declineThe new edition of the Home Improvement Report 2025 was published …

Distribution11. December 2025

Obi

The beaver is spreading

New Obi stores have been added in Switzerland this year. The Germans seized the opportunity when …

Distribution9. December 2025

Kingfisher’s online strategy based on physical stores

Coronavirus effect in South Africa too

Taitra presents top brands from Taiwan

“The only hardware show worldwide this year” paints a positive picture

DIY stores in Europe remain open

Modest downturn in HomePro sales in third quarter

Swimming pool market in Austria grows by 22 per cent

Service robots grew globally by over 30 per cent in 2019

Double trade fair with Hardware Forum Italy and Bricoday

More homemovers in the UK

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War and crisis

Moving forward in big steps

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

War and crisis

Between stabilization and decline

The beaver is spreading