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Six months

Clas Ohlson reports an increase of nine per cent

In the first half year of its financial year 2018/2019, i.e. from May to October, Clas Ohlson made sales to the amount of SEK 4.115 bn (EUR 403 mio). This corresponds to an overall increase of 9 per cent, an organic …

News17. December 2018

Germany bucks the trend

Europeans prefer A-brand paints to private labels

Germany is virtually the only country in Europe where private label paints are more popular than A-brands. In other European …

News14. December 2018

Drop in earnings

Third quarter adversely affects Hornbach’s profits

Reflecting a patchy third quarter of 2018 across the sector, Hornbach is the latest company to announce an unexpected drop in …

News13. December 2018

Mindfulness Edition

Christmas music stresses shoppers out – so Clas Ohlson is playing its own album

No more Silent Night: Christmas music in stores causes stress for customers and employees alike. …

News13. December 2018

1.1 per cent

German DIY stores growing more slowly than the market in 2018

Sales of DIY products in Germany are likely to grow by 1.4 per cent this year. This was the forecast made by market …

News11. December 2018

Now virtually only online

Harald Nyborg closes nearly all its bricks and mortar stores in Sweden

The Danish chain Harald Nyborg is largely withdrawing its bricks and mortar stores from Sweden, but will …

News11. December 2018

France

Unibal manufacturers’ association renamed Inoha

The French manufacturers' association Unibal has changed its name and is now called Inoha. This acronym stands for Les Industriels …

News10. December 2018

Albert Aranda

Brico Dépôt Spain and Portugal loses its boss

Albert Aranda, head ("director de operaciones") of Brico Dépôt Spain and Portugal, has left the company, according to the …

News10. December 2018

Expansion

Silvan seeks 20 new locations in Denmark

The Danish DIY store chain Silvan Byggemarked wants to significantly expand its branch network and is seeking 20 new locations. Six of …

News7. December 2018

New strategy

Clas Ohlson leaves Great Britain and Germany

Clas Ohlson is withdrawing from Great Britain and Germany. The Swedish retailer is currently operating six stores in Great Britain, …

News6. December 2018

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

Siro

Drill-free mounting

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

Suppliers

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

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

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

Distribution2. March 2026

Siro

Drill-free mounting

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

Suppliers24. February 2026

Clas Ohlson reports an increase of nine per cent

Europeans prefer A-brand paints to private labels

Third quarter adversely affects Hornbach’s profits

Christmas music stresses shoppers out – so Clas Ohlson is playing its own album

German DIY stores growing more slowly than the market in 2018

Harald Nyborg closes nearly all its bricks and mortar stores in Sweden

Unibal manufacturers’ association renamed Inoha

Brico Dépôt Spain and Portugal loses its boss

Silvan seeks 20 new locations in Denmark

Clas Ohlson leaves Great Britain and Germany

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The joy of being in this industry

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Top DIY stores close gardening sections

The joy of being in this industry

Thank you, John

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