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Grupa PSB

Mrówka has grown to over 200 stores in Poland

The DIY chain Mrówka belonging to Grupa PSB in Poland now operates 210 stores following a further eight store openings since November. At the end of 2015 the chain had 208 stores. The latest new openings include …

News15. March 2016

Groupe Adeo

Leroy Merlin grows in Spain by nearly eleven per cent

The DIY chain Leroy Merlin recorded sales totalling € 1.778 mio in Spain last year, an increase of 10.7 per cent over the …

News14. March 2016

Bilbao

Ferroforma 2017 shortened to three instead of four days

The Ferroforma trade fair in Bilbao, Spain has been shortened from four to three days. The next fair, which is held every …

News11. March 2016

Cologne

The International Hardware Fair retains its visitor numbers

Approximately 44 000 trade visitors from 124 countries attended this year's International Hardware Fair …

News10. March 2016

Pierre Woreczek

Kingfisher appoints a Chief Customer Officer

Kingfisher now has a Chief Customer Officer. Pierre Woreczek took on this role as of 1 March 2016 and is hence a member of Kingfisher's…

News9. March 2016

DIY Boulevard

The DIY Boulevard in Cologne goes down well

The premiere of the DIY Boulevard in Hall 5.1 went down very well at this year's International Hardware Show in Cologne. Almost 50 …

News8. March 2016

Industry figures

Slight increase for DIY stores in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

The German DIY and Home Improvement Association (BHB) have announced slight revenue increases for the DIY …

News8. March 2016

Travis Perkins

Wickes, Toolstation and Tile Giant increase by eight per cent

The consumer division of Travis Perkins, with the distribution lines Wickes, Toolstation and Tile Giant in Great …

News4. March 2016

PMR

Five per cent rise in Polish DIY retail market

The DIY retail market in Poland rose by 5.2 per cent to a volume of PLN 49.4 bn last year. This figures was quoted in a study called …

News3. March 2016

Half year report

Cashbuild wants to get into Zambia too

The South African trading company Cashbuild wants to expand into Zambia. The first store should be opened in Lusaka in March 2017. The …

News2. March 2016

Obi

The Masterplan store

More franchising, more professional business, more beavers – in short, more customer experience: …

Distribution

Over 30 years’ experience

Yueh-Chi, a versatile expert in pneumatic tools

The Taiwanese manufacturer supplies customers in Europe, the USA, Japan and the Middle East. Above …

Suppliers

german garden Retail sector

Anything but pessimistic

Obi’s Head of Purchasing, Jochen Ludwig, speaks at this year’s IVG Forum Gartenmarkt. He says: ‘The…

Garden

Over 30 years’ experience

Yueh-Chi, a versatile expert in pneumatic tools

The Taiwanese manufacturer supplies customers in Europe, the USA, Japan and the Middle East. Above …

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Taiwan’s hand tool industry

A mature, export-oriented manufacturing sector

Taiwanese hand tool manufacturers are concentrated primarily in the Taichung region. This …

Suppliers24. September 2026

Obi

The Masterplan store

More franchising, more professional business, more beavers – in short, more customer experience: …

Distribution11. September 2026

Mrówka has grown to over 200 stores in Poland

Leroy Merlin grows in Spain by nearly eleven per cent

Ferroforma 2017 shortened to three instead of four days

The International Hardware Fair retains its visitor numbers

Kingfisher appoints a Chief Customer Officer

The DIY Boulevard in Cologne goes down well

Slight increase for DIY stores in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Wickes, Toolstation and Tile Giant increase by eight per cent

Five per cent rise in Polish DIY retail market

Cashbuild wants to get into Zambia too

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The Masterplan store

Yueh-Chi, a versatile expert in pneumatic tools

Anything but pessimistic

Yueh-Chi, a versatile expert in pneumatic tools

A mature, export-oriented manufacturing sector

The Masterplan store