Considerable increase in sales abroad for Hornbach
The German Hornbach Group realised sales worth € 863.0 mio in its DIY business unit in the third quarter (ended 30 November 2015), equivalent to an increase of 5.9 per cent over the same period in the previous year. In …
Austria and the Czech Republic
Baumax sell-off now concluded
The sale of the former Austrian DIY market leader Baumax is now formally concluded. The so-called closing for the sell-off of stores in both the Czech…
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NRHA forecast
The US hardlines market increases by 4.4 per cent in 2015
The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) assumes that the hardlines retailers have increased their total US …
France
Castorama tests green building design for DIY stores
The French DIY chain Castorama has reopened a store that leads the way on green building design, according to the company. The …
4th Global DIY-Summit
Congress and award presentation in a prestigious setting
The 4th Global DIY-Summit will once again take place in a prestigious setting. In 2016, the 4th Global DIY-Lifetime Award …
Europe
Mixed demand for sustainable building
The demand for sustainable building materials and buildings in Europe is greatest in the Netherlands, Great Britain and Belgium, according to…
Fediyma
World DIY market grows to a volume of € 425 bn
The European manufacturers' association Fediyma puts the overall sales of the DIY and home improvement world market for 2014 at € 424…
January to November
Fluctuating Kesko sales
Sales of the Finnish Kesko Group in its home improvement and speciality goods trade from January to November amounted to € 3.0881 bn, 8.5 per cent down on …
Dähne Verlag
Store tour at the International Hardware Fair in Cologne
A store tour will be offered once again as part of the accompanying programme at the International Hardware Fair 2016. The …