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OBI opening in the Middle Kingdom
OBI opening in the Middle Kingdom

After a year-long construction period OBI officially inaugurated its first store outside Europe at Wuxi on 1 June. One aim is to revolutionise Chinese consumer behaviour

Distribution4. February 2006
Wickes retains its independence
Wickes retains its independence

Wickes, currently the number five British DIY retailer, is celebrating its continuing independence, having won a long-running take-over battle with …

Distribution4. February 2006
Further developing the Polish market
Further developing the Polish market

At present Castorama operates eight DIY superstores in Poland, one of the latest in Stettin. Six more are to be added right across the country …

Distribution4. February 2006
Homebase opens new megastore
Homebase opens new megastore

Homebase, number 2 in the British market, has opened what it calls the largest DIY store in the United Kingdom: a total of 9 290 m² with a garden c…

Distribution4. February 2006
Lawn-mowing pleasures
Lawn-mowing pleasures

Sylvia HerzogDIY in Europe GermanyThe season of garden trade fairs is beginning. Industry is demonstrating its innovative powers. The market is looking for …

Distribution3. February 2006
Launch of Ace Hardware in Greece
Launch of Ace Hardware in Greece

The American cooperative concluded an exclusive contract with J. & N. Pappou Partnership

News3. February 2006
More visitors from abroad
More visitors from abroad

The exhibitors at Christmasworld express great satisfaction with the way the fair went

News3. February 2006
More than 48 500 visitors
More than 48 500 visitors

More visitors than ever before came to Domotex 2006 in Hanover

News2. February 2006
Stricter limit values
Stricter limit values

A new EU directive prescribes new pollutant limit values for paints and varnishes from 2007

News2. February 2006
Tightening of limit values for solvents
Tightening of limit values for solvents

A new EU directive provides for the reduction of pollutants in paints and varnishes from 2007

Distribution2. February 2006
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FN Neuhofer
Moving forward in big steps

“FN Neuhofer goes America”: That was the latest major step taken by the Austrian wood specialist, …

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Top DIY stores close gardening sections
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Top DIY stores close gardening sections

While the total gardening sales area in Germany grew in 2024, the top DIY store operators saw a …

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