9 per cent increase in online DIY and flower sales in Germany
E-commerce sales in the DIY and flowers product categories in Germany rose by 9.1 per cent in 2019 to EUR 2.276 bn. However, growth in this segment remained below the average for German online retailing overall, which …
Initially in March
Domotex Asia/Chinafloor postponed due to coronavirus
The Domotex Asia/Chinafloor is postponed due to the coronavirus. Organizers Deutsche Messe have published this statement by …
Duiven
Hornbach’s 15th store in the Netherlands
Hornbach is opening its 15th store in the Netherlands in Duiven today, January 29, 2020. The new DIY store has a sales area of 16,500 …
Maxeda DIY Group
New boss and more changes at Praxis
The Dutch DIY store chain Praxis in the Maxeda DIY Group has got a new managing director. At the turn of the year, Corine Duchenne superseded …
Denmark
Harald Nyborg builds new stores
The Danish DIY store chain Harald Nyborg is expanding its store portfolio. Three new construction projects are currently in progress, meaning that …
In Home Depot
Google increasing its digital presence in DIY stores
Google is increasing its digital presence in DIY stores. According to a report by the Invidis portal, which specialises in …
FMB
Sales by French home improvement stores increased by 1.8 per cent in 2019
French home improvement stores ended 2019 with an increase in sales of 1.79 per cent compared with the …
New CEO
Eric Béchu switches from Leroy Merlin to the helm of Weldom
Weldom has a new boss. Eric Béchu has been CEO of the French DIY store chain since January. He has moved within the Adeo…
January to November
Mr. Bricolage members increase sales by two per cent
The strategic plan "Rebond" by the French cooperative Mr. Bricolage appears to be having an effect. At least that's …
Six closures
Mr. Bricolage has sold almost all 65 own stores
The stricken French home improvement retail cooperative Mr. Bricolage has now sold 59 of its 65 stores owned by the headquarters. 49…