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Makers of IPM satisfied despite fewer visitors and exhibitors

Major theme: sustainability

Makers of IPM satisfied despite fewer visitors and exhibitors

Despite a slight decline in both the number of visitors as well as exhibitors at the international plant fair IPM, event organisers Messe Essen make "a consistently positive assessment," says CEO Oliver P. …

News31. January 2019

Stark’s new strategy brings in profits again

Denmark

Stark’s new strategy brings in profits again

The Danish builders' merchant chain Stark closed financial year 2017/2018 (ending 31 August 2018) with positive figures again, after …

News30. January 2019

Migros specialist store division grows by one per cent

Switzerland

Migros specialist store division grows by one per cent

Last year the Swiss Migros group increased sales by 1.0 per cent on a like-for-like basis in its specialist stores division, …

News30. January 2019

Byggmax loses, mainly due to Skånska Byggvaror

Sales 2018

Byggmax loses, mainly due to Skånska Byggvaror

The Swedish DIY store group Byggmax has completed the year 2018 with a decline in sales. At SEK 5.1078 bn, net sales were 4.0 per …

News29. January 2019

Kingfisher phases out three chemical groups

Own branded products

Kingfisher phases out three chemical groups

Kingfisher announces it will phase out three chemical groups from its own branded products by 2025, with an ambition to extend this to …

News28. January 2019

Bygma expands on Bornholm

Denmark

Bygma expands on Bornholm

The Danish Bygma Group has acquired Fridolf A/S construction centres with two sites in Rønne and Nexø on the Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic. The …

News25. January 2019

5.7 per cent increase at Eurobaustoff

Central purchasing volume

5.7 per cent increase at Eurobaustoff

The German speciality retail cooperative Eurobaustoff improved its centrally invoiced purchasing volume by 5.7 per cent last year to EUR 6.4…

News24. January 2019

True Value to host another Reunion house fair

February event in Dallas

True Value to host another Reunion house fair

Following its premiere in Denver at the end of September, the US hardware cooperative True Value intends to stage another of its house…

News23. January 2019

Flügger wants to consolidate its store network

Weak sales

Flügger wants to consolidate its store network

The sales of Danish paint manufacturer and retailer Flügger came to EUR 136.0 mio in the first six months of its fiscal year 2018/201…

News22. January 2019

Sixth Mr. Bricolage store in Morocco

Casablanca

Sixth Mr. Bricolage store in Morocco

The French franchise group has six stores in Morocco. It is their third location in Casablanca. It is operated by the Brico Invest group by …

News21. January 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