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The new Kingfisher CEO, Thierry Garnier, comes from Carrefour

Véronique Laury successor

The new Kingfisher CEO, Thierry Garnier, comes from Carrefour

Véronique Laury's successor at the helm of Kingfisher is Thierry Garnier. The Frenchman is switching from the French retail group Carrefour. Garnier will be appointed to the board as an executive director and will take …

News27. June 2019

Hornbach closes last but one Compact store

Small store concept

Hornbach closes last but one Compact store

The German Hornbach group is closing its Compact store in Neunkirchen at the end of August. The Hornbach Compact was opened as second …

News27. June 2019

VIP Buyers Program in Panama

Expo F and Inter Lumi

VIP Buyers Program in Panama

The organisers of Expo F and Inter Lumi in Panama give notification that registration to the VIP Buyers Program is still possible for exhibitors. The …

News27. June 2019

Leroy Merlin opens first Artens shop in Beijing

Own brand of floorings

Leroy Merlin opens first Artens shop in Beijing

The French Groupe Adeo has opened the first Artens shop of its Leroy Merlin stores in China; Artens is the own brand of Leroy Merlin…

News26. June 2019

Davidsens Tømmerhandel takes over Optimera Denmark

From Saint-Gobain

Davidsens Tømmerhandel takes over Optimera Denmark

The Danish home improvement and building materials chain Davidsens Tømmerhandel has taken over the Optimera construction …

News26. June 2019

The major American chains in comparison

Fortune magazine

The major American chains in comparison

Once each year, Fortune magazine, one of America's leading business magazines, compiles a list of the 500 largest publicly-owned companies …

News24. June 2019

Swiss home improvement chain Jumbo becomes a shareholder in Hagebau

On 1 July 2019

Swiss home improvement chain Jumbo becomes a shareholder in Hagebau

Jumbo, the Swiss chain of DIY stores, is joining forces with Hagebau. With effect from 1 July 2019 the D…

News21. June 2019

DIY Afternoon und lighting congress in Panama

Inter Lumi and Expo F

DIY Afternoon und lighting congress in Panama

At the dual trade show Inter Lumi Panama and Expo F there will be a DIY Afternoon for the first time, which will be open to the public…

News21. June 2019

Italian online shop Brico Bravo now also in Germany

After France

Italian online shop Brico Bravo now also in Germany

The Italian DIY store group Brico Bravo now has an online presence in Germany. A French subsidiary, which also serves the market…

News19. June 2019

Jem & Fix now has five stores in Norway

One year on

Jem & Fix now has five stores in Norway

After entering the Norwegian market a year ago, the Danish home improvement chain Jem & Fix now has five outlets in the neighbouring …

News18. June 2019

The joy of being in this industry

Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution

Drill-free mounting

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

Statistics

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

While the total gardening sales area in Germany grew in 2024, the top DIY store operators saw a …

Garden

The joy of being in this industry

Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution2. March 2026

Thank you, John

Thank you, John

John Herbert, general secretary of Edra/Ghin, has announced his retirement and had a long …

Distribution2. March 2026

Drill-free mounting

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers24. February 2026