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Sales 2017

Eurobaustoff breaks the six-billion-euro barrier

The German speciality retail cooperative Eurobaustoff increased its sales last year by 4.22 per cent, with a purchasing volume amounting to 6.11 bn euros in 2017. However, the individual business units fared very …

News5. February 2018

Fiscal 2017

Plus for Kesko’s building and home improvement trade

The building and home improvement trade of the Finnish Kesko Group increased its net sales in 2017 by 3.7 per cent to 2.276 bn …

News2. February 2018

Shopping centre

Clas Ohlson’s next Norwegian Compact Store now open

Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson opened its second Compact Store in the Norwegian market. The new store is located in the Koch …

News2. February 2018

Germany and Austria

Hagebaumarkt sales increase by nearly three per cent

The 387 stores of the Hagebaumarkt distribution channel in Germany and Austria increased their sales by 2.9 per cent in 2017, …

News1. February 2018

Messe Essen

Positive mood in spite of fewer visitors and exhibitors at the IPM

An "outstandingly positive mood" was the verdict of fair director Oliver P. Kuhrt, referring to the …

News31. January 2018

USP Marketing Consultancy

How effective is investing in the brand?

Is it worth investing in the brand? USP Marketing Consultancy has looked at the aided brand awareness of 18 branded manufacturers as well …

News30. January 2018

Fiscal 2017

Skånska Byggvaror puts the brakes on Byggmax growth

The Swedish DIY store group Byggmax ended 2017 with net sales amounting to SEK 5.3214 bn. Sales thus increased by 2.0 per cent …

News29. January 2018

Building materials

Saint-Gobain reorganises parts of the management

Frank Bielfeld, chief operating officer and sales director of Saint-Gobain Building Distribution Deutschland GmbH, is leaving the …

News26. January 2018

Husqvarna

Menges moves from Gardena to the Swedish group headquarters

As from 1 February 2018, Sascha Menges, until now president of the Gardena division and location manager of Germany, …

News25. January 2018

Deloitte

Only one home improvement company amongst the Top 10 retailers worldwide

Home Depot is the only home improvement retailer in the Top 10 sales ranking of the world's largest retail …

News24. January 2018

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

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers

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

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

John Herbert, general secretary of Edra/Ghin, has announced his retirement and had a long …

Distribution2. March 2026

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers24. February 2026

Eurobaustoff breaks the six-billion-euro barrier

Plus for Kesko’s building and home improvement trade

Clas Ohlson’s next Norwegian Compact Store now open

Hagebaumarkt sales increase by nearly three per cent

Positive mood in spite of fewer visitors and exhibitors at the IPM

How effective is investing in the brand?

Skånska Byggvaror puts the brakes on Byggmax growth

Saint-Gobain reorganises parts of the management

Menges moves from Gardena to the Swedish group headquarters

Only one home improvement company amongst the Top 10 retailers worldwide

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The joy of being in this industry

Drill-free mounting

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

The joy of being in this industry

Thank you, John

Drill-free mounting