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France

Jardiland and Gamm vert lose significant turnover

The garden centre and pet trade division of French retail group Teract has reported a 5.3 per cent drop in turnover for the 2023/2024 financial year (ending 30 June). The divisions affected are Jardiland, Gamm vert …

Distribution2. August 2024

looking at opportunities in Asia or Southeast Asia

Philippines’ Wilcon exploring overseas expansion

Philippine home improvement retail chain Wilcon Depot has confirmed that it is exploring opportunities for expanding outside of its…

Distribution1. August 2024

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Are Ace Hardware and the Kawan Lama Group parting ways?

Recent developments indicate that the Kawan Lama group and Ace Hardware are set to part ways when the license of the …

Distribution1. August 2024

Sales and volume growth in retail

Wickes’ sales down at the half year point

In the first six months of 2024, sales of the British Wickes Group decreased by 3.9 per cent compared to the same period in 2023. Retail …

Distribution1. August 2024

Gross margin improves in second quarter

Stanley Black & Decker makes 3 per cent less turnover

Stanley Black & Decker announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024 yesterday. Revenue in the second …

Suppliers31. July 2024

GfK figures 2023

Retail sales in the EU from minus 4.7 to plus 17.7 per cent

Retail sales in the European Union will grow by 5.5 per cent in nominal terms in 2023. In real terms, however, the …

Distribution31. July 2024

First half year

Mr. Bricolage loses 4.4 per cent in like-for-like sales

French DIY group Mr. Bricolage posted first-half sales of EUR 1.1253 bn, 6.5 percent down on the same period last year. Its …

Distribution30. July 2024

German DIY chains

Hellweg and Toom to stop buying together

The German DIY chain Hellweg will no longer be buying together with its competitor Toom Baumarkt (Rewe Group). The two DIY operators have …

Distribution30. July 2024

Second quarter 2024

Tractor Supply net sales up by 1.5 per cent

Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, today reported financial results for its second …

Distribution26. July 2024

8 billion dollar deal

Bosch makes largest acquisition in the company's history

Bosch announces the largest acquisition in its history: For its Energy and Building Technology business sector, the Group …

Suppliers24. July 2024

Obi

And the rodent lives on

Obi isn’t just tweaking its logo; it has embarked on a brand-wide transformation focused on …

Distribution

Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

Suppliers

IPM Garden Study

Green Gets Under Your Skin

A new study shows: People want more escape from everyday life. This is where the garden trade can …

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Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

Suppliers21. May 2026

FN Neuhofer

A location that makes a statement

With its new plant in Pöndorf, FN Neuhofer is entering the new business field of plastics processin…

Suppliers19. May 2026

Obi

And the rodent lives on

Obi isn’t just tweaking its logo; it has embarked on a brand-wide transformation focused on …

Distribution14. May 2026

Jardiland and Gamm vert lose significant turnover

Philippines’ Wilcon exploring overseas expansion

Are Ace Hardware and the Kawan Lama Group parting ways?

Wickes’ sales down at the half year point

Stanley Black & Decker makes 3 per cent less turnover

Retail sales in the EU from minus 4.7 to plus 17.7 per cent

Mr. Bricolage loses 4.4 per cent in like-for-like sales

Hellweg and Toom to stop buying together

Tractor Supply net sales up by 1.5 per cent

Bosch makes largest acquisition in the company's history

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

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