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Germany overtakes the Brits in online sales

Sales in DIY products

Germany overtakes the Brits in online sales

In Germany, the share of DIY products sold online is the highest in Europe. Out of the overall sales volume in the German home improvement market, 11.6 per cent is through the Internet sales channel. This means that …

News11. September 2018

German DIY stores make an increase of 2.9 per cent in gardens

First half year

German DIY stores make an increase of 2.9 per cent in gardens

DIY stores in Germany have increased their sales in the first half of 2018 by 1.7 per cent compared to the same period…

News10. September 2018

Clas Ohlson: pop-up store and Amazon

First quarter

Clas Ohlson: pop-up store and Amazon

An increase in sales of 10 per cent has been reported by Clas Ohlson for the months of May to July, the first quarter of financial year …

News10. September 2018

Megatek in Albania is new member of Edra/Ghin

Teqja Group

Megatek in Albania is new member of Edra/Ghin

The Albanian trading company Megatek is a new member of Edra/Ghin, the European and Global network for the home improvement industry. …

News7. September 2018

Dedeman opens its 49th store

The Greater Bucharest area

Dedeman opens its 49th store

Dedeman, market leader for home improvement and construction materials in Romania, opened its 49th store today, the 7 September 2018. The location in P…

News7. September 2018

Byggmax opens new store in Lycksele

Further expansion

Byggmax opens new store in Lycksele

The retailer Byggmax is to open a new store at Fabriksgatan 9 in Lycksele during spring 2019. The store will employ four to five people. "…

News6. September 2018

Spoga+Gafa 2018: international scope increases

Garden

Spoga+Gafa 2018: international scope increases

Spoga+Gafa closed its doors after the three-day show with an increased visitor total. The trends and themed worlds focusing on the …

News5. September 2018

Chamber of commerce delegation visits FN Neuhofer

Presentation

Chamber of commerce delegation visits FN Neuhofer

The company FN Neuhofer received a visit last week from the president of the Upper Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKOÖ), Doris …

News4. September 2018

Byggmax opens new store in Södertälje

Expansion

Byggmax opens new store in Södertälje

The home improvement discounter chain Byggmax, which continues to grow, opened a new store in Södertälje last week. The new store is located …

News3. September 2018

International statistics covering an expanded range of subjects

Plus e-commerce and garden

International statistics covering an expanded range of subjects

The range of topics covered by the latest edition of Dähne Verlag's international home improvement retailing …

News31. August 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