The merger of HDB (Hubo, Doeland, Big Boss) and Serboucom (Multimate) has resulted in the creation of the biggest group in the DIY sector in the Netherlands
In deficit
Tengelmann has announced figures for Obi: weak in Germany, strong abroad
CIHS on growth curve
More visitors and exhibitors at Asia’s biggest hardware fair in Shanghai
Eduard Zimmerle leaves Hornbach
This long-standing board member is retiring from the group at the end of October for personal reasons
Downward tendency
Business climate in the German tool industry tending downward in the first six months of 2008
New leadership
Patrick Mioulane is chairman of Promojardin’s board of directors
From DIY to Homing
Belgian trade fair with new name and new dates
First Bricoman in Italy
Launch of discount trading format near Cagliari
Above-target sales
Sagaflor is currently exceeding its targets, with retail sales growth of between 1 and 2 per cent on average