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Retention as a department

Spanish Bricor stores gradually disappearing

The Spanish home improvement chain Bricor is gradually disappearing from view. The press release covering the 2019 financial year of parent group El Corte Inglés does not show Bricor sales as a separate item. In fact, …

News1. July 2020

Guéry succeeds Riche

French manufacturers’ association Inoha has a new president

Inoha, the French manufacturers' association, has a new president. Jean-Luc Guéry (59) was chosen by the executive b…

News30. June 2020

Spoga+Gafa 2020:

Koelnmesse: “We are taking the concerns of the exhibitors seriously”

The retail trade and specifically the international DIY sector continue to show keen interest in the plan for …

News29. June 2020

First quarter

Hornbach: plus 24 per cent at home, 13 per cent abroad

The German Hornbach group has started financial year 2020/21 with a significant increase in sales and profit. In its …

News29. June 2020

New strategic plan

Kingfisher wants to develop more compact stores

The British DIY retail group Kingfisher wants to increasingly test new store concepts in future. "We will develop more compact …

News26. June 2020

FMB

25 per cent plus for French DIY stores in May

In May, DIY stores in France made an enormous jump in sales in France, even though stores only gradually opened again from 11 May. …

News25. June 2020

Reviewed decision

Kingfisher now to remain in Spain and Portugal

Kingfisher has reversed its decision from November 2018 to leave Spain and Portugal. The full year results of financial year …

News24. June 2020

DIY stores

The Netherlands: almost 30 per cent up in March

Sales by the Dutch DIY stores rose in March by 29.3 per cent compared to the same month last year. That is according to the trade …

News23. June 2020

European Home Improvement Monitor

Smart Home: interest in lighting but not in the garden

When it comes to the smart home, European consumers who wish to invest in this field are mostly interested in applications in…

News22. June 2020

U.S. study

Friendly service drives customer satisfaction the most

What drives customers to select one retailer as their primary choice? According to the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Home Improvement …

News19. June 2020

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

Siro

Drill-free mounting

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

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 …

Garden

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

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

Distribution2. March 2026

Siro

Drill-free mounting

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

Suppliers24. February 2026

Spanish Bricor stores gradually disappearing

French manufacturers’ association Inoha has a new president

Koelnmesse: “We are taking the concerns of the exhibitors seriously”

Hornbach: plus 24 per cent at home, 13 per cent abroad

Kingfisher wants to develop more compact stores

25 per cent plus for French DIY stores in May

Kingfisher now to remain in Spain and Portugal

The Netherlands: almost 30 per cent up in March

Smart Home: interest in lighting but not in the garden

Friendly service drives customer satisfaction the most

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The joy of being in this industry

Drill-free mounting

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

The joy of being in this industry

Thank you, John

Drill-free mounting