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True Value

Keynote by John Hartmann at the National Hardware Show

The True Value company president and CEO, John Hartmann, will appear as a keynote speaker at the upcoming National Hardware Show in May. Hartmann's keynote presentation will take place on Tuesday morning, May 7th, on …

News7. March 2019

Travis Perkins

Toolstation to open pilot stores in Belgium in 2019

The British Travis Perkins Group is looking to expand into Belgium this year with its Toolstation distribution channel. It …

News6. March 2019

Online up 21 per cent

Leroy Merlin grows by 6.6 per cent in Spain

The sales of Leroy Merlin España in 2018 totalled EUR 2.182 bn, equivalent to growth of 6.6 per cent. If the sales of the Aki chain, …

News4. March 2019

Turnover

Despite increased sales, Lowe's suffered a net loss in the last quarter

Although US home improvement chain Lowe's saw a 3.9 per cent increase in sales in fiscal 2018/2019 (ended 1 …

News4. March 2019

2.83 per cent

Growth of Home Pro weakens further in 2018

The growth of the Thai home improvement retailer Home Pro has weakened to a level which is normal on an international scale. In the last …

News1. March 2019

Increase in exhibitors and visitors

Asia-Pacific Sourcing bigger and more international than ever before

The Asia-Pacific Sourcing in Cologne from 25 to27 February 2019 was bigger and more international than ever: …

News1. March 2019

Like-for-like up 5.2 per cent

Home Depot increases sales by 7.2 per cent in 2018/2019

Global DIY market leader Home Depot has closed financial year 2018/2019 (ending 3 February 2019) with sales of USD 108.203 …

News28. February 2019

Auctioning of stores

The Spanish chain Bricoking is insolvent

The Spanish chain of DIY stores Bricoking has filed for bankruptcy. There will be a second attempt to auction the seven stores which the …

News28. February 2019

Travis Perkins Group

Wickes sales shrank by 2.5 per cent in 2018

The British Wickes chain had a sales decline of 2.5 per cent to record in 2018. On a like-for-like basis, sales dropped by 4.4 per cent…

News28. February 2019

The large oust the small

German DIY retailers in Europe: increasing consolidation

An increasing consolidation of locations among the German operators of DIY stores in Europe can be determined for the years…

News27. February 2019

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

Keynote by John Hartmann at the National Hardware Show

Toolstation to open pilot stores in Belgium in 2019

Leroy Merlin grows by 6.6 per cent in Spain

Despite increased sales, Lowe's suffered a net loss in the last quarter

Growth of Home Pro weakens further in 2018

Asia-Pacific Sourcing bigger and more international than ever before

Home Depot increases sales by 7.2 per cent in 2018/2019

The Spanish chain Bricoking is insolvent

Wickes sales shrank by 2.5 per cent in 2018

German DIY retailers in Europe: increasing consolidation

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And the rodent lives on

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

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