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Kingfisher grows by 1.2 per cent

Half-year figures

Kingfisher grows by 1.2 per cent

Kingfisher has published its latest half-year figures, according to which the company was able to increase its sales by 1.2 per cent to GBP 6.080 bn in the last six months until 31 July 2018.Digital sales now account …

News25. September 2018

Over 20 per cent growth forecast for the UK kitchen & bathroom worktops market

Sanitary

Over 20 per cent growth forecast for the UK kitchen & bathroom worktops market

According to a new report by AMA Research, there has been good growth in the domestic kitchen and …

News21. September 2018

Kai Kächelein leaves Hagebau

Farewell at Soltau

Kai Kächelein leaves Hagebau

Kai Kächelein, Director of the Sales and Marketing divisions at Hagebau, has left the Soltau cooperative. Leadership of the Management Division Sales …

News21. September 2018

Synlog: purchasing consortium for sea freight import is founded

Logistics

Synlog: purchasing consortium for sea freight import is founded

At the start of this year, the sea freight import purchasing consortium was formed as part of the Synlog logistics …

News20. September 2018

Kesko's sales grew in August

Sales development

Kesko's sales grew in August

The sales of Kesko Group's continuing operations in August 2018 totalled EUR 948.3 m, representing an increase of 4.9 per cent in comparable terms. The…

News19. September 2018

Kevin Macnab new President of Home Hardware Stores

New leadership

Kevin Macnab new President of Home Hardware Stores

Home Hardware Stores Limited ("Home Hardware" or the "Company") has announced the appointment of Kevin Macnab…

News18. September 2018

Expo F 2018: three days of activities

Fairs

Expo F 2018: three days of activities

The event of the hardware industry in Latin America and the Caribbean, Expo F 2018, the International Ferretera Fair, is just around the …

News17. September 2018

Cencosud grows, but fights with currencies

Second Quarter

Cencosud grows, but fights with currencies

A mixed balance is the result for the Chilean Cencosud group and its home improvement business in the second quarter. Overall, the …

News14. September 2018

Obi opens its first store in Kazakhstan

Almaty

Obi opens its first store in Kazakhstan

The first Obi store in Kazakhstan is now open in the city of Almaty. The official opening, which was also attended by the Mayor of Almaty, …

News13. September 2018

Kingfisher replaces French boss

Mazauric instead of Ténart

Kingfisher replaces French boss

Kingfisher, the international home improvement retailer, has appointed Christian Mazauric as CEO of Kingfisher in France to replace Marc Ténart who …

News12. September 2018

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