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Groupe Adeo

Leroy Merlin España grows by 25 per cent thanks to Akí

Leroy Merlin España made sales to the amount of EUR 2.653 bn in the year 2019. That is a growth of 24.6 per cent, however this high figure can be explained by the merger with the affiliate sales channel Akí from the …

News21. February 2020

Up 6.2 per cent

Ace over 6 billion dollars for the first time

The headquarters of Ace Hardware, the largest retail-owned hardware cooperative, has exceeded the USD 6 bn mark with its annual sales …

News20. February 2020

USA

Robert Moschorak now at the head of Sears Home Improvement

Robert Moschorak is now vice president and general manager at Sears Home Improvement Products. He had previously been, …

News20. February 2020

Up 0.2 per cent

Coop Bau + Hobby maintains stable sales despite one store less

The Swiss DIY store chain Coop Bau + Hobby made sales of CHF 630 mio (EUR 592 mio) in 2019; which is practically the …

News19. February 2020

Coronavirus

Taiwan International Fastener Show is postponed

The Taiwan International Fastener Show will be postponed due to the coronavirus. It was originally set for 21 to 23 April 2020 and …

News19. February 2020

Market stable overall

German DIY stores over-proportionally increase garden sales

The German garden market hardly grew in the year 2019. The overall market volume rose by 0.1 per cent to EUR 18.655 bn. …

News18. February 2020

Eisenwarenmesse - International Hardware Fair

Coronavirus: Koelnmesse releases information on the current situation

Koelnmesse, event organiser of Eisenwarenmesse - International Hardware Fair, has published the following m…

News17. February 2020

German market leader

Obi increases sales by more than 6 per cent

Obi, market leader in Germany and number three in the European DIY trade, increased its sales by around EUR 500 mio to an overall EUR 8.…

News17. February 2020

Opening in Merton

B&Q’s new convenience store with 6 000 products

British market leader B&Q has opened a store in a new, compact convenience format. Located on a 1 300 m² retail area in Merton …

News13. February 2020

Omni-channel start in 2020

Leroy Merlin Romania increases sales by 20 per cent in 2019

In Romania, Leroy Merlin has increased its sales in 2019 by more than 20 per to around EUR 500 mio. More than 12 mio …

News12. February 2020

Obi

And the rodent lives on

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

Distribution

Sopro

Optimistic

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

Suppliers

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

Sopro

Optimistic

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

Suppliers21. May 2026

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

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

Leroy Merlin España grows by 25 per cent thanks to Akí

Ace over 6 billion dollars for the first time

Robert Moschorak now at the head of Sears Home Improvement

Coop Bau + Hobby maintains stable sales despite one store less

Taiwan International Fastener Show is postponed

German DIY stores over-proportionally increase garden sales

Coronavirus: Koelnmesse releases information on the current situation

Obi increases sales by more than 6 per cent

B&Q’s new convenience store with 6 000 products

Leroy Merlin Romania increases sales by 20 per cent in 2019

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And the rodent lives on

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

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A location that makes a statement

And the rodent lives on