The BHB, a German trade association, gives itself a new name
Founding of EDE International
Today the EDE, a voluntary group, is launching its new subsidiary, EDE International. This is where all the international activities of the EDE group …
Plus for French DIY stores
Unibal reports a sales plus of 2.7 per cent for garden and DIY products
Very little difference
Men spend CHF 787 in DIY and garden stores annually in Switzerland, and the spend for women is CHF 663
The new man at Rona
Luc Rodier named as executive vice president
Growth of the middle in China
China will account for one-third of global economic growth by 2030
Rebadged as B&Q stores
The UK DIY chain has now integrated the majority of the Focus stores it took over. The Kingfisher group is growing perceptibly in France, and in double …
DIY-Lifetime Award for Karlheinz Essl
The founder of Baumax has made the company into one of Europe’s leading DIY retail chains
New boss for Wickes
Jeremy Bird is promoted to divisional director, Simon King comes from Asda
Obi expands in Italy
Two more outlets have now followed on after the 50th store in October