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New managing director at Velux

Jacob Madsen is the new managing director of Velux Deutschland GmbH. He thus succeeds Felix Egger, who has occupied the position on a provisional basis since January and is returning to the helm of Velux Schweiz AG …

News12. July 2018

Operational excellence

Lowe reorganises management structure

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) has simplified its management structure and reorganised the distribution of responsibilities. The aim of …

News11. July 2018

Ahead of plan

Eurobaustoff up 3.7 per cent in the first six months

Eurobaustoff has reported an increase of 3.7 per cent in its centrally invoiced purchasing volume of EUR 3.12 bn in the first …

News10. July 2018

E-commerce

Mr. Bricolage enters into a partnership with CDiscount

The French DIY chain Mr. Bricolage has entered into a strategic partnership with the CDiscount platform. In a first phase, …

News9. July 2018

Panama

Expo F 2018 will print a house in just six hours

A DIY workshop Print and Build a House will be part of the conference program to be held during Expo F 2018, the International …

News6. July 2018

USP

ROPO effect depends on product and age

Around 39 per cent of DIY product purchases are prepared in advance by the consumer through Internet research. This is normally spoken of as …

News5. July 2018

Chile

SMU sells building materials and DIY chain Construmart

The Chilean retail group SMU has sold its building materials and DIY chain Construmart for USD 50.625 mio. The new owner is …

News4. July 2018

Market entry

Jem & Fix sees potential for 50 stores in Norway

The Danish DIY store chain Jem & Fix sees a potential of up to 50 locations in Norway. That is what country manager Kennet …

News3. July 2018

Online competition

Migros undergoes transformation and cuts back on jobs

The Swiss retail group Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund (MGB) is simplifying its organisation and internal processes in the central…

News2. July 2018

17 per cent more exhibitors

Hortiflorexpo IPM Beijing attracts 22 per cent more visitors

Hortiflorexpo IPM Beijing 2018 drew to a close with big increases in all figures. From 10 to 12 May 2018 the New China …

News29. June 2018

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

New managing director at Velux

Lowe reorganises management structure

Eurobaustoff up 3.7 per cent in the first six months

Mr. Bricolage enters into a partnership with CDiscount

Expo F 2018 will print a house in just six hours

ROPO effect depends on product and age

SMU sells building materials and DIY chain Construmart

Jem & Fix sees potential for 50 stores in Norway

Migros undergoes transformation and cuts back on jobs

Hortiflorexpo IPM Beijing attracts 22 per cent more visitors

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

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