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Byggmax creates new CIO position

Oskar Röös appointed

Byggmax creates new CIO position

Oskar Röös is the new chief information officer (CIO) of the Swedish Byggmax Group and thus becomes a member of the group's management. He joins Byggmax in spring 2018 from his role as CIO at Espresso House, having …

News21. November 2017

Good prospects for home improvement stores in the USA

Kantar forecast 2018

Good prospects for home improvement stores in the USA

The brick-and-mortar building supply home improvement channel in the USA, which includes home centres, building and paint …

News20. November 2017

The global market grows by almost four per cent

Fediyma

The global market grows by almost four per cent

In 2016, the DIY and home improvement world market turnover reached EUR 567 bn. This figure is stated in the new "Global Home …

News17. November 2017

"So popular in Italy"

Arexons

"So popular in Italy"

Arexons has been active on the market for car care and multi-purpose lubricants since 1925. CEO Domenico Ciaglia explains how the expanding traditional brand …

Distribution16. November 2017

Clas Ohlson grows by two per cent in six months

May to October

Clas Ohlson grows by two per cent in six months

Clas Ohlson has increased its sales in the first half of its financial year 2017/2018, i.e. from May to October, by two per cent to …

News16. November 2017

Leroy Merlin digitalises its retail management worldwide

Roll-out in Italy

Leroy Merlin digitalises its retail management worldwide

The French chain of DIY stores is standardising and digitalising its processes in shopfitting, interior planning and …

News16. November 2017

Hurricanes create sales and expenses for Home Depot

Third quarter

Hurricanes create sales and expenses for Home Depot

Home Depot estimates that recent hurricanes have had a positive effect on its sales. The company puts the increase of comparable…

News15. November 2017

SBM also takes over Bayer production sites in the USA

Consumer products

SBM also takes over Bayer production sites in the USA

One year after acquiring the Bayer Garten and Bayer Advanced Consumer businesses (in Europe and the USA), the French …

News15. November 2017

Equistone sells Oase to American financial investor

Argand Partners

Equistone sells Oase to American financial investor

The German water garden specialist Oase has got a new majority owner. The previous owner, the investment company Equistone, sold…

News14. November 2017

Hagebaumarkt stores gain more than three per cent

Germany and Austria

Hagebaumarkt stores gain more than three per cent

Net sales turnover of the Hagebaumarkt stores in Germany and Austria lay at € 1.71 bn after the first nine months of the year. Thu…

News13. November 2017

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