Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

July to September

Bunnings grows in Australia and New Zealand

Bunnings, the Australian chain of DIY stores, achieved sales of AUD 2.659 bn in the first quarter (July to September) of the 2016/2017 financial year in Australia and New Zealand. That is 7.4 per cent more than the c…

News27. October 2016

Agreement

Kesko wants to save more energy

The Finnish Kesko Group has committed itself to reducing its energy consumption by 7.5 per cent through various saving measures. All K-Group store …

News26. October 2016

Europe

Edin, new corporate network for building materials and DIY industry

The new European corporate network, Edin, which is aimed at trading groups and suppliers in the building …

News25. October 2016

Third quarter

Byggmax sales down slightly after currency and retail area adjustments

The Swedish DIY store operator Byggmax ended the third quarter with sales of SEK 1.7678 bn, equivalent to an …

News24. October 2016

Wickes, Toolstation, Tile Giant

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 …

News20. October 2016

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 …

News19. October 2016

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…

News18. October 2016

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 …

News14. October 2016

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 …

News14. October 2016

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

News13. October 2016