Sodimac, Chile's biggest DIY retailer, is going to further expand its international interests. The company already operates stores in Peru and Columbia, and entering the market in Argentina is on the agenda for this y…
Trade fairs under scrutiny
Sylvia Herzog, DIY in Europe, Germany Managing Editor This year's International Hardware Fair/ Practical World will for the first time be opened to …
Earnings down
Lowe’s has announced a 9.5 per cent decline in earnings for 2007 and a sales increase of 2.9 per cent
Baumax announces double-digit sales growth
Austria records a two per cent increase, Slovakia 24 per cent; Turkey as next growth target
New name, new combination
The THDIY becomes the Taiwan Hardware Show, and will be held together with the Home & Lifestyle Fair
Growth fair to middling
Kingfisher increases sales, though not in all regions and not in same-store terms
Rona records increase
Canadian DIY group’s profit slightly lower in spite of increased sales
Rona renovates
The Canadian home improvement and DIY group is bringing its Réno Dépôt stores up-to-date
New top management
AEG Electric Tools strengthens key position in European affiliated group
Cologne original
Koelnmesse is taking action against piracy by setting up the “No Copy” initiative