Hornbach increases international sales by almost ten per cent
The Hornbach DIY stores outside of Germany grew in the first nine months of financial year 2019/2020 (ending 29 February 2020) significantly more strongly than on their home market. The increase in sales in European …
Post-show report
Taiwan Hardware Show increases visits once more
The Taiwan Hardware Show (THS) in Taichung has once again increased its number of visitors. The event organisers Kaigo counted 32 …
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Building chemistry
Bostik acquires Danish company LIP
Bostik is to take over the company LIP Bygningsartikler AS (LIP), the Danish market leader in tile adhesives, sealing systems and substrate …
Financial year 2018/2019
Stark Group achieves record sales
The Stark Group has completed its financial year 2018/2019 (ending 31 August 2019) with record sales. The Danish building materials trading group …
Cofaq
Brico Pro and Brico Pro Relais to become Bricopro
Brico Pro and Brico Pro Relais are to become the new distribution line Bricopro. The French cooperative Cofaq is reorienting the …
Italy
Bricofer running a shop-in-shop in a supermarket
The Italian home improvement chain Bricofer has established a shop-in-shop in a Todis supermarket for the first time. The store is …
Only new opening in 2019
Dedeman opens its 50th store in Romania
Dedeman, the market leader in the construction materials and home improvement segment in Romania, is opening its 50th store. The opening c…
Potential for 40 stores
Three Screwfix outlets in Ireland
Screwfix will have three stores in the Republic of Ireland by the end of the year. The first two outlets in Sandyford (as reported by …