Lowe’s announces a 24 per cent drop in profit for the third quarter
Positive quarter
The German DIY stores recorded a sales increase in the third quarter; the deficit for the first nine months remains unchanged
Fressnapf is PET Retailer of the Year
The speciality pet products chain won the award at the International Pet Congress in Amsterdam
Incandescent bulbs have had their day
The French association of DIY retailers is committed to phasing out incandescent bulbs
Tremendous growth
The Easy DIY stores succeeded in increasing their sales in Argentina and Chile by 30 per cent in the first three quarters
New top management appointment
Stephen Wetmore to become new president and CEO of Canadian Tire
Comprehensive range
Over 1 800 exhibitors will be represented at Bau in Munich
Bricorama holds steady
The French DIY retailer recorded a sales increase of 2.9 per cent in the third quarter
Floor covering trends
National and international market leaders to present their new products at Domotex
Negative forecast
United Kingdom: negative forecast for adhesives and sealants The UK market for adhesives and sealants is expected to shrink in both of the next two years