The European DIY Retail Association/Global Home Improvement Network (Edra/Ghin) announced that Sami Kiiski, President of Kesko’s Building and Technical Trade Division, has been appointed to the Edra/Ghin board.Sami …
Thailand
Mr. DIY supports emergency responders of earthquake
Following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake which devastated Myanmar and caused extensive damage in neighbouring Thailand, the Thai …
French multi-category group
Briconord takes over fastening specialist Scell-it
The French DIY supplier Groupe Briconord is taking over Scell-it. This company, based in Lesquin in northern France, specialises …
Weak economy in 2024
Difficult year for DIY retailers in Thailand
All three major Thai DIY groups - Siam Global House, DoHome and Thai Watsadu - ended 2024 with stagnating sales. A high household debt …
Importer taken over
Liqui Moly repositions itself in France
LM France SAS, the French subsidiary of Liqui Moly, took over the previous importer Liqui Moly France SAS on 1 April. By acquiring the …
Italy
New location and a new layout for Bricoday
The Italian trade fair Bricoday is set to take place from 24 to 25 September 2025 in Halls 22 and 24 of the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition …
Lindner takes over from Coniglio
New export manager in charge at Liqui Moly
Ingo Lindner will be responsible for the international business of the Ulm-based lubricant specialist Liqui Moly in the future. He was …
8 billion euro mark broken
Dachser grows with acquisitions
Dachser has exceeded the 8 billion mark (EUR 8.027 bn) with a 13 percent increase in revenue in 2024. The European Logistics business line increased…
Swiss market leader
CEO Andreas Siegmann leaves Jumbo
Andreas Siegmann, CEO of the Swiss DIY store chain Jumbo, is leaving the Swiss DIY market leader. He has been in charge of the DIY division of …
Decline in sales in 2024
3e Group plans to expand B2B and expand in Southeast Europe
The external sales of the Austrian 3e Group fell by 2.6 per cent to 693 million euros in 2024. The year was marked by …