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Kingfisher shareholders protest against remuneration of directors
Annual general meeting
Kingfisher shareholders protest against remuneration of directors

At Kingfisher's annual general meeting, 24.19 per cent of the shareholders voted against the proposed directors' remuneration, as revealed by the published voting figures. The protest focused on the remuneration for the…

News11. July 2019
Two per cent growth forecast for Spain in 2019
AFEB
Two per cent growth forecast for Spain in 2019

The Spanish hardware and DIY market will grow by 2.1 per cent in 2019. This forecast was presented by the Comité de Economía of the …

News10. July 2019
Significant rise in Hagebau’s central sales
Plus six per cent
Significant rise in Hagebau’s central sales

German cooperative Hagebau has reported an increase in centrally invoiced sales of around 6 per cent to EUR 2.58 bn for the first five …

News9. July 2019
Lucien Hardt has passed away
Edin founder
Lucien Hardt has passed away

Lucien Hardt has passed away. Hardt co-founded and was the force behind the Europe-wide network Edin, which operates as a platform for the building …

News8. July 2019
Kingfisher’s Sustainability Report 2018/19
Update
Kingfisher’s Sustainability Report 2018/19

Kingfisher has published its latest Sustainability Report to update on how it is delivering against its commitment to help customers have…

News5. July 2019
DIY customers too are more frequently seeking information in advance online
European Home Improvement Monitor
DIY customers too are more frequently seeking information in advance online

Also when purchasing DIY products, more and more consumers are looking for information in advance on the…

News4. July 2019
Fewer visitors at the shortened and modified Tendence
Tropical heat
Fewer visitors at the shortened and modified Tendence

The modified concept of the Tendence trade fair and the extended supporting programme with events and live presentations were …

News3. July 2019
Raiffeisen stores in the south-west of Germany grow by four per cent
Also Trèfle Vert in France
Raiffeisen stores in the south-west of Germany grow by four per cent

The 66 Raiffeisen stores under ZG Raiffeisen, Karlsruhe, in the south-west of Germany, have increased their …

News3. July 2019
Flügger increases sales by three per cent in 2018/2019
Store closures
Flügger increases sales by three per cent in 2018/2019

The Danish paint manufacturer and distributor Flügger increased its sales in its financial year 2018/2019 (1 May 2018 to 30 …

News2. July 2019
Hornbach growth is strong in Germany and stronger abroad
March to May
Hornbach growth is strong in Germany and stronger abroad

The German DIY store chain Hornbach continues to grow more strongly abroad than on its home market. In the first quarter of…

News1. July 2019
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Pioneering a net-zero future in DIY and trade
DIY InternationalSustainability as an advantage
Pioneering a net-zero future in DIY and trade

Protecting the climate and still making money – or precisely because of it? Swedish specialist …

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Moving forward in big steps
FN Neuhofer
Moving forward in big steps

“FN Neuhofer goes America”: That was the latest major step taken by the Austrian wood specialist, …

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Top DIY stores close gardening sections
DIY InternationalStatistics
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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War and crisis
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War and crisis

The housing market is in decline, flats are getting smaller, customer footfall is falling and …

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Between stabilization and decline
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Between stabilization and decline

Between stabilization and declineThe new edition of the Home Improvement Report 2025 was published …

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