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Home Depot Opening Three New Distribution Centers

Small Parcel As Well As Bulky

Home Depot Opening Three New Distribution Centers

Home Depot has announced that it will open three new distribution centres in Georgia over the next 18 months to support the growing demand for flexible delivery and pick-up options for professional and DIY customers…

News5. August 2020

Egger with stable annual results 2019/2020

Engineered wood

Egger with stable annual results 2019/2020

In financial year 2019/2020, the Egger group generated sales of EUR 2.832 bn (minus 0.4 per cent compared to the previous year) and an …

News4. August 2020

Taiwan International Fastener Show re-postponed to September 2021

Covid-19 impact

Taiwan International Fastener Show re-postponed to September 2021

The Taiwan International Fastener Show has been postponed to September 2021. The Taiwan External Trade Development…

News3. August 2020

Hardware Forum Italy postponed to 2021

Koelnmesse

Hardware Forum Italy postponed to 2021

The trade show Hardware Forum Italy has been cancelled for this year. It will now take place in September 2021, having originally been …

News31. July 2020

HomePro gets Covid-19

Despite changing consumer behaviour

HomePro gets Covid-19

The Thai DIY chain HomePro was massively impacted by the Covid 19 pandemic in the second quarter. Revenue from contracts with customers which comprised of …

News30. July 2020

Trend towards smaller stores even in Russia

Fewer hypermarkets

Trend towards smaller stores even in Russia

A trend is developing in the Russian home improvement sector towards smaller stores located close to residential areas or in retail …

News29. July 2020

Massbuild expands into Kenya with Builders

Expansion in East Africa

Massbuild expands into Kenya with Builders

The South African DIY and building materials chain Builders is expanding into Kenya. The retailer has announced the opening of a store in…

News28. July 2020

Predictions for online retail during the second half of 2020

Art Goldman from DK Hardware

Predictions for online retail during the second half of 2020

"Of course, the return to the new normality will once again experience a resurgence of face-to-face services, but …

News27. July 2020

„Online services are here to stay“

DK Hardware

„Online services are here to stay“

DK Hardware CFO Art Goldman shares his thoughts on what to expect during the upcoming months for e-commerce, after Covid-19

Distribution24. July 2020

Maxeda DIY Group keeps sales stable in 2019

Fewer stores

Maxeda DIY Group keeps sales stable in 2019

The Dutch Maxeda DIY Group didn't increase sales last year. At EUR 1.390 bn, they were EUR 1 mio (0.07 per cent) less than in the …

News24. July 2020

The joy of being in this industry

Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution

Drill-free mounting

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

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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The joy of being in this industry

Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution2. March 2026

Thank you, John

Thank you, John

John Herbert, general secretary of Edra/Ghin, has announced his retirement and had a long …

Distribution2. March 2026

Drill-free mounting

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers24. February 2026