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Clas Ohlson grew by three per cent in fiscal 2017/2018

Online sales up by 33 per cent

Clas Ohlson grew by three per cent in fiscal 2017/2018

The Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson increased its sales in fiscal 2017/2018 (ended 30 April 2018) by 3 per cent to SEK 8.211 bn (EUR 800.1 mio). In local currencies, sales increased by 3 per cent compared with the …

News22. May 2018

New special exhibition areas for garden furniture and IVG Power Place Green

Spoga+Gafa 2018

New special exhibition areas for garden furniture and IVG Power Place Green

For the first time at the upcoming Spoga+Gafa there will be an internationally curated trend show for …

News18. May 2018

The Tag des Gartens has been axed

No success

The Tag des Gartens has been axed

The Tag des Gartens will not take place this year. After three events, Koelnmesse is dumping this consumer garden fair which usually took place on…

News18. May 2018

The French garden market grew again in 2017

After 2016 minus

The French garden market grew again in 2017

After a bad previous year, the garden market grew again in France in 2017. Total sales increased by 1.8 per cent after they still sank …

News17. May 2018

Home Depot raises volume

First Quarter 2018

Home Depot raises volume

The Home Depot is reporting sales of $24.9 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2018, a 4.4 percent increase from the first quarter of fiscal 2017. …

News17. May 2018

Romania

Arabesque relies on its retail brand Mathaus

The Romanian materials supplier Arabesque strengthens its retail brand Mathaus and its nationwide online activities. It has removed its…

News16. May 2018

Lagerhaus stores make five percent more sales in 2017

Raiffeisen Ware Austria

Lagerhaus stores make five percent more sales in 2017

The Lagerhaus DIY and garden stores in the Austrian cooperative group RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria achieved a significant …

News15. May 2018

Several prospective buyers for Homebase and Bunnings UK

Not uncontroversial

Several prospective buyers for Homebase and Bunnings UK

There are reported to be several prospective buyers for Homebase. The ailing British chain of DIY stores has belonged to …

News14. May 2018

More Interzoo visitors from abroad

Provisional closing report Back

More Interzoo visitors from abroad

According to the provisional closing report, around 39 000 trade visitors from over 125 countries visited Interzoo between 8 and 11 May. This …

News14. May 2018

Rusta expands into Finland following acquisition

Hong Kong discount chain

Rusta expands into Finland following acquisition

The Swedish discount chain Rusta has acquired the Finnish low-cost chain Hong Kong, which operates a similar retail format. Hong …

News11. May 2018

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