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Dedeman opens store number 51

The Rumanian DIY retail market leader Dedeman is putting its 51st store into operation this week. The new location in Slobozia, 120 km east of Bucharest, half way to the Black Sea, will be opened this Friday, 6 March …

News4. March 2020

Previously at Screwfix

Sue Harries now e-commerce director at Kingfisher

Sue Harries is now group e-commerce director at Kingfisher. She comes from the group and joins from Screwfix, where she has served…

News3. March 2020

21 - 24 February 2020

New date for the International Hardware Show in Cologne

This year's postponed International Hardware Show now has a new date. It will take place from 21 - 24 February 2021 in …

News2. March 2020

Coronavirus

Messe Frankfurt announces alternative date for Light + Building

The Light + Building trade fair, which was postponed due to the coronavirus, will take place from 27 September to 2 …

News2. March 2020

Change of date

Domotex Asia now scheduled for August/September 2020

Event organisers of the Domotex Asia/Chinafloor want to reschedule the trade fair for the period of August/September 2020. As …

News2. March 2020

Manufacturers’ association

Fediyma becomes Hima and opens up globally

To mark its 20th birthday, the European manufacturers' association is giving itself a new name. Fediyma (the European Federation of DIY …

News28. February 2020

Thailand

Home Pro increases sales income by 1.77 per cent

The Thai DIY retailer Home Pro, which has enjoyed double-digit growth rates for some time, is now growing much more slowly than …

News28. February 2020

Fiscal 2020/21

Hornbach appoints new managing director for Austria

The Austrian subsidiary of German home improvement store operator Hornbach is to get a new managing director. On 1 March 2020, …

News28. February 2020

Survey

Coronavirus: what are the effects on the home improvement industry?

The coronavirus is preoccupying people and institutions worldwide. The home improvement industry due to the …

News27. February 2020

Global market leader

Home Depot increased sales by 1.9 per cent in 2019

The US chain Home Depot, global market leader in the DIY trade, finished fiscal 2019/2020 (ended 2 February 2020) with sales of …

News27. February 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 …

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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 …

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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

Dedeman opens store number 51

Sue Harries now e-commerce director at Kingfisher

New date for the International Hardware Show in Cologne

Messe Frankfurt announces alternative date for Light + Building

Domotex Asia now scheduled for August/September 2020

Fediyma becomes Hima and opens up globally

Home Pro increases sales income by 1.77 per cent

Hornbach appoints new managing director for Austria

Coronavirus: what are the effects on the home improvement industry?

Home Depot increased sales by 1.9 per cent in 2019

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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

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