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Travis Perkins

Toolstation increases turnover by 2.7 per cent in 2025

Toolstation, the retail arm of the British building materials group Travis Perkins, increased its turnover by 2.7 per cent to GBP 843 mio (EUR 976 mio) in 2025. On a like-for-like basis, growth stood at 2.4 per cent. T…

Distribution19. March 2026

Sven Girmendonk succeeds Frank Böing

Dehner has a new Chief Sales Officer

Sven Girmendonk (48) is to become the new Chief Sales Officer of the Dehner Group. He will take up the post on 1 April 2026 and will assume …

Garden19. March 2026

Anniversary promotion at the first store

Dehner celebrates 30 years in Austria

The garden centre chain Dehner is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Austria this month. The first store opened in Pasching near Linz in 1996…

Garden19. March 2026

DIY and Pro sectors grow

Wickes grows by 5.9 per cent in 2025

The British DIY retailer Wickes increased its turnover by 5.9 per cent to GBP 1.6362 bn (EUR 1.8946 bn) in the 2025 financial year. The Retail …

Distribution17. March 2026

Many declines

European market dominates laminate flooring sales

Europe remains the core market for the laminate flooring industry, as confirmed by the latest figures from the European Laminate …

Suppliers17. March 2026

Extruded core skirting boards

FN Neuhofer opens plant for its third business pillar

Austrian skirting board and acoustic panel manufacturer FN Neuhofer has officially opened its new plant for extruded core …

Suppliers16. March 2026

Fewer visitors and exhibitors

Light + Building with high satisfaction

Light + Building 2026 came to a close last Friday. From 8 to 13 March 2026, 1,927 exhibitors from 49 countries presented technological …

Events16. March 2026

Return to old date

Spoga+Gafa to return to September from 2027

Spoga+Gafa will return to its original date next year. From 2027 onwards, the world's leading trade fair for garden lifestyle and BBQ …

Events13. March 2026

The beaver stays

Obi's new brand strategy will be managed from Vienna across Europe

Obi is reorganizing its brand strategy. This will affect the logo and brand identity — which will be rolled out …

Distribution13. March 2026

Decline in net income

Ace Hardware reports increase in sales

Ace Hardware has reported full year results for 2025. Revenues were USD 10.0 bn (EUR 8.73 bn), an increase of USD 552.2 mio (EUR 481,85 mio)…

Distribution13. March 2026

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

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

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 …

Garden31. March 2026

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

Toolstation increases turnover by 2.7 per cent in 2025

Dehner has a new Chief Sales Officer

Dehner celebrates 30 years in Austria

Wickes grows by 5.9 per cent in 2025

European market dominates laminate flooring sales

FN Neuhofer opens plant for its third business pillar

Light + Building with high satisfaction

Spoga+Gafa to return to September from 2027

Obi's new brand strategy will be managed from Vienna across Europe

Ace Hardware reports increase in sales

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The joy of being in this industry

Drill-free mounting

Green Gets Under Your Skin

Green Gets Under Your Skin

The joy of being in this industry

Thank you, John