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Mixed demand for sustainable building

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 a survey conducted as part of the European Architectural Barometer. Germany …

News17. December 2015

World DIY market grows to a volume of € 425 bn

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…

News16. December 2015

Fluctuating Kesko sales

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 …

News15. December 2015

Store tour at the International Hardware Fair in Cologne

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 …

News14. December 2015

Growth slows at Clas Ohlson

Second quarter

Growth slows at Clas Ohlson

The Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson reported sales of SEK 1.846 bn for the second quarter (August to October) of its 2015/2016 financial year. This figure …

News11. December 2015

Groupe Adeo reported to be interested in Homebase

Press reports

Groupe Adeo reported to be interested in Homebase

It is reported in the British and French press that the French company Groupe Adeo may have an interest in the British DIY chain …

News10. December 2015

Builders Warehouse opens its first store in Zambia

Massmart

Builders Warehouse opens its first store in Zambia

The South African retail group Massmart has opened its first home improvement store in the Builders Warehouse distribution line …

News9. December 2015

Russian DIY market has shrunk this year

Euromonitor International

Russian DIY market has shrunk this year

After years of high growth rates, in double figures in some cases, the Russian DIY market has shrunk this year quite considerably. The …

News8. December 2015

Leroy Merlin steps up activities in Romania

Refurbishment and new opening

Leroy Merlin steps up activities in Romania

The French DIY chain Leroy Merlin has opened its eighth store in Romania under its own brand in the city of Sibiu. According to …

News7. December 2015

Clas Ohlson’s new smaller store format

Opening in London

Clas Ohlson’s new smaller store format

Clas Ohlson opened a new store in Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre, London. The store is Clas Ohlson's 206th store. The new store is …

News4. December 2015

The Masterplan store

Obi

The Masterplan store

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

Distribution

Yueh-Chi, a versatile expert in pneumatic tools

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

Anything but pessimistic

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

Yueh-Chi, a versatile expert in pneumatic tools

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 …

Suppliers25. September 2026

A mature, export-oriented manufacturing sector

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

The Masterplan store

Obi

The Masterplan store

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

Distribution11. September 2026