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Strongest drop in UK retail sector for ten years

June

Strongest drop in UK retail sector for ten years

In June, retail sales volumes in the UK fell at their fastest pace since March 2009, i.e. during the financial crisis. The hardware and DIY sector is among the categories with the strongest declines. This is according …

News28. June 2019

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 …

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

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