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Clas Ohlson grows in the Nordics

Nine months

Clas Ohlson grows in the Nordics

The Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson achieved an increase in sales of 1 per cent in the first nine months of the financial year 2019/2020 (1 May 2019 to 31 January 2020). Overall sales amounted to SEK 7.115 bn (EUR 662.4 …

News19. March 2020

Coronavirus: the latest developments in Europe

France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Great Britain

Coronavirus: the latest developments in Europe

The situation for retail in European countries has changed since our report on Monday. The latest information:In France, DIY stores …

News18. March 2020

Home Depot adjusts store hours

Covid-19

Home Depot adjusts store hours

Home Depot is temporarily adjusting store hours in response to Covid-19. Beginning Thursday, March 19, stores will now close daily at 6 p. m., while …

News18. March 2020

The situation in Switzerland and in Austria

DIY stores and garden centres

The situation in Switzerland and in Austria

DIY stores and garden centres are now also closed in Switzerland. As from yesterday, the Swiss Federal Council has ordered the closure …

News18. March 2020

DIY and garden stores in Germany do not have to close

Coronavirus

DIY and garden stores in Germany do not have to close

In Germany, DIY stores will be able to remain open when the closing of retail shops comes into force. This has been agreed by …

News17. March 2020

Kingfisher releases detailed statement on Covid-19

Sourcing, sales, financial planning

Kingfisher releases detailed statement on Covid-19

Yesterday, Kingfisher published a detailed "Covid-19 update". The company, which is listed on the stock exchange, not o…

News17. March 2020

Koelnmesse satisfied with applications for Spoga+Gafa

More countries

Koelnmesse satisfied with applications for Spoga+Gafa

Koelnmesse is currently recording "excellent application figures" for Spoga+Gafa 2020, according to the trade fair …

News17. March 2020

DIY stores in several countries closed due to coronavirus

Europe

DIY stores in several countries closed due to coronavirus

In several European countries, DIY stores are now closed because, due to the coronavirus, only shops with goods for daily …

News16. March 2020

Edin reschedules Build Conference for November

Amsterdam

Edin reschedules Build Conference for November

The European building materials platform Edin has rescheduled its Build Conference & Fair 2020 in Amsterdam. Originally, the …

News16. March 2020

British B&M group sells German Jawoll stores

Withdrawal

British B&M group sells German Jawoll stores

The British trading group B&M has sold its 80 per cent share of the German Jawoll special item stores. 96 locations in the …

News16. March 2020

And the rodent lives on

Obi

And the rodent lives on

Obi isn’t just tweaking its logo; it has embarked on a brand-wide transformation focused on …

Distribution

Optimistic

Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

Suppliers

Green Gets Under Your Skin

IPM Garden Study

Green Gets Under Your Skin

A new study shows: People want more escape from everyday life. This is where the garden trade can …

Garden

Optimistic

Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

Suppliers21. May 2026

A location that makes a statement

FN Neuhofer

A location that makes a statement

With its new plant in Pöndorf, FN Neuhofer is entering the new business field of plastics processin…

Suppliers19. May 2026

And the rodent lives on

Obi

And the rodent lives on

Obi isn’t just tweaking its logo; it has embarked on a brand-wide transformation focused on …

Distribution14. May 2026