Tractor Supply Company reports slight sales increase
Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, reports financial results for its third quarter ended 28 September 2024. Net sales increased 1.6 per cent to USD 3.47 bn (around EUR 3.…
Ivanovice na Hané in the Czech Republic
Fischer site honored as “Factory of the Year”
In the 33rd “Factory of the Year” production benchmark competition, the Fischer Group's production site in Ivanovice na Hané in the …
GfK study
European purchasing power on the rise
The average per capita purchasing power in Europe this year is EUR 18,768, as GfK, a German market research institute, has discovered. This …
Savings of around 43 million euros
Husqvarna plans further cost reduction measures
The Husqvarna Group is launching further cost-cutting and profitability initiatives in response to difficult market conditions and …
Third Quarter 2024
Gardena sales fall by double digits
Gardena's net sales fell by 11 per cent to SEK 2.037 bn (approx. EUR 178 mio) in the third quarter of 2024, as reported by the Swedish parent …
After a mixed half-year
Wickes significantly increases retail sales in the third quarter
The British DIY chain Wickes has reported growth in the third quarter after a mixed first half of the year. Retail …
German manufacturers in crisis
International furniture trade fair imm cancelled for 2025
The international furniture trade fair imm Cologne (Internationale Möbelmesse) has been cancelled for 2025. Show organiser…
Hardware retailing in the USA
Controversies surrounding the takeover of True Value by Do it Best
The declaration of bankruptcy (known in the USA as ‘chapter 11 filing’ according to the corresponding section of …
Successor to Pär Åström
Maha Elkharbotly is the new President of Gardena
Gardena is getting a new boss at the turn of the year: Maha Elkharbotly has been appointed President of the Gardena Division and …
Indonesia
ACES sets up new retail subsidiary ahead of rebranding campaign
The Indonesian licensee of Ace Hardware has established a new retail subsidiary ahead of its campaign to rebrand …