New BtoB Habitat trade fair aims for international relevance
The French DIY association of manufacturers Unibal also supports the new French trade fair, which is to take place for the first time in 2018. The association says it's about being present there where the members are, …
Press conference
Leroy Merlin now has a sourcing centre CEE and plans for Bucharest
Leroy Merlin Romania, the second player on the DIY market in that country, announced in a press conference, the …
Expo F
Industry conference in Panama City
Accompanying the trade fair Expo F - International trade fair for hardware tools, fasteners & metalworking in Panama City from 24 - 26 …
Cooperatives
Eurobaustoff ends Euro-Mat membership
The German building materials cooperative Eurobaustoff leaves the European purchasing group Euro-Mat. The contract has been terminated to the …
South Africa
Cashbuild abandons DIY sales channel
The South African materials supplier and DIY store group Cashbuild has decided to discontinue the Cashbuild DIY store project and to rather …
German retailer
Continued growth stimulus from abroad for Hornbach
It is evident from the company's half-yearly report that the German DIY store operator Hornbach continues to get its greatest …
Garden trade show
Glee is growing and will gain an offshoot in the spring
The British garden trade show Glee will gain another exhibition hall next year. At the NEC in Birmingham, Glee 2018 will …
More than 10 000 employees
Market leader Dedeman opens its 48th store in Romania
Dedeman, the leader of the Romanian DIY market, opened its 48th outlet today, 27th September. The store in Turda, near C…
AMA Research
Double-digit growth in the wet room market in the UK
The value of the wet room market in the UK has increased by ten per cent between 2014 and 2016, according to a report by AMA …
Benelux
Bricorama to stick with Intergamma
The French DIY group Bricorama has confirmed its intention of remaining a franchisee of the Dutch Intergamma Group, thereby refuting rumours that…