The Dutch DIY retail group Intergamma has a new director in the person of Harm Jan Stoter
Continuity following takeover
Following the company's insolvency, the Hartman Groep demonstrates continuity at Spoga
Stepping down from the supervisory board
Otmar Hornbach steps down at Hornbach Holding AG and Hornbach-Baumarkt-AG
Help for hurricane victims
Big companies in the American DIY industry make donations to devastated regions; DIY trade itself badly hit
Hurricane damage will affect US industry for years
Retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers will spend years trying to recover from the incredible damage wreaked by Hurricane K…
Growth in Canada
Canadian DIY market grew by just under 9 per cent in 2004, according to Hardlines surveys
Overwhelmingly positive impressions
Kölnmesse reports “excellent” response to first Spoga show without Gafa, but some exhibitors miss visitors to Gafa
Innovations recognized
Awards for the best new barbecue and garden furniture products at Spoga
Mixed reactions
In spite of aisles that were only moderately full on the first day of the show, many exhibitors expressed satisfaction with the visitor interest at Spoga
DIY stores coming under pressure
Mercer publishes a new study on the German DIY industry