Sales by Consumer Division of Travis Perkins increase by nine per cent
The British Travis Perkins Group recorded sales growth of 9.1 per cent in its Consumer Division in the third quarter. The division includes Wickes DIY stores and the distribution channels Toolstation and Tile Giant…
Shop announcement
Praktiker brand back on the German market
The Praktiker brand is back on the German market, not as a DIY store operator but as a price comparison website and community platform in …
January to September
Kesko’s building and technical trade increases sales
The Finnish retail group Kesko increased sales in the building and technical trade by 18.9 per cent to € 3.0572 bn from January…
Horticultural trade fair
IPM Dubai attracts more exhibitors
IPM Dubai is heading towards a record number of exhibitors. More than 110 exhibitors have announced that they are taking part in the …
Oslo
Clas Ohlson continues to expand in Norway
Clas Ohlson continues to expand in Norway. The Swedish trader has now opened a new store in the capital city of Oslo. The new store has …
Events
Global trends barometer
The international floor coverings industry is meeting at the Domotex in January. The event showcases innovations that set the tone for the coming season
South America
Sodimac wants to expand, particularly in Brazil
The Chilean chain of DIY stores, Sodimac, wants to continue to expand, particularly in Brazil. The company already announced its …
Turkey
Tekzen extends its branch network
Tekzen, the Turkish chain of DIY stores, wants to extend its branch network this year from 113 to 117 locations. That is according to General M…
International Pet Conference
The pet sector meets in Barcelona
The International Pet Conference in Barcelona will become the hub of the international pet supplies sector today and tomorrow (11/12 October 2016)…
Spain
Ferroforma in a new format at the start of June
Bilbao Exhibition Centre wants to position the Ferroforma trade fair with a new slogan "Revolution Tools". According to an…