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Further statement from the management

Koelnmesse: “Feedback on Spoga+Gafa 2020 is encouraging”

The management of Koelnmesse has issued a further statement to exhibitors and visitors to the Spoga+Gafa show. In the statement, business division director Catja Caspary and Stefan Lohrberg, director of Spoga+Gafa, …

News18. June 2020

Adeo

Heads of Leroy Merlin in Spain and Brazil swap places

The heads of Leroy Merlin in Spain and Brazil have swapped places. Ignacio Sánchez spent eleven years as CEO of the Spanish …

News18. June 2020

Only 3 per cent down

Spanish DIY retailing makes up huge ground in May

Sales in the Spanish DIY and hardware trade were down by "only" 2.96 per cent in May as compared with May 2019. In a …

News17. June 2020

German market leader

Obi adds five new board members

Obi has significantly expanded its board. Having previously consisted of just two people, Sergio Giroldi as CEO and Oliver Geiling (CFO), the new …

News17. June 2020

Covid-19 period

Half of Americans consider home improvement projects

Having now been sequestered at home for several weeks, about half of U.S. consumers (49 per cent) say they've considered …

News16. June 2020

Three stores

New regional chain Bricoware launched in Italy

In Italy, a small new DIY chain has been launched under the Bricoware brand. Behind this is the Cangianello Group, which …

News15. June 2020

The coronavirus effect

Hornbach: sales up 18 per cent, earnings almost doubled

The German DIY store chain Hornbach has reported a rapid increase in sales by its DIY stores and almost doubled earnings due…

News12. June 2020

Reacting to Covid-19

Edra/Ghin launches “Rediscovering Your Home” manifesto

The international home improvement industry association Edra/Ghin has launched a manifesto entitled "Rediscovering Your …

News10. June 2020

Australia and New Zealand

Almost 20 per cent plus for Bunnings this year

An increase in sales of 19.2 per cent has been reported by the Australian chain of DIY stores Bunnings for the period of January to …

News10. June 2020

Fortune 500

Only Home Depot and Lowe’s under the Top 100 in the USA

Home Depot has climbed up one place in the Fortune 500 ranking, in which Fortune Magazine lists the 500 largest companies in…

News9. 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

Koelnmesse: “Feedback on Spoga+Gafa 2020 is encouraging”

Heads of Leroy Merlin in Spain and Brazil swap places

Spanish DIY retailing makes up huge ground in May

Obi adds five new board members

Half of Americans consider home improvement projects

New regional chain Bricoware launched in Italy

Hornbach: sales up 18 per cent, earnings almost doubled

Edra/Ghin launches “Rediscovering Your Home” manifesto

Almost 20 per cent plus for Bunnings this year

Only Home Depot and Lowe’s under the Top 100 in the USA

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Top DIY stores close gardening sections

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