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Philippines

Wilcon third quarter sales flat on drop in foot traffic

Wilcon Depot saw flat sales in the third quarter owing to a marked drop in same store sales as well as reduced transactions. In its report to the Philippine bourse, the Philippines' dominant home improvement retailer …

Distribution13. November 2023

New position created for domestic market

Hendrik Voigt becomes Obi's country manager for Germany

Hendrik Voigt, Obi's long-standing sales director for Eastern Europe, has been appointed country manager for Germany with …

Distribution10. November 2023

Reuse and circularity

Clas Ohlson takes over Spares

Clas Ohlson has finalised the previously announced acquisition of Spares Europe AB. Spares Europe AB is a producer for spare parts and accessories for…

Distribution9. November 2023

First six months

Clas Ohlson increases sales by 10 per cent

The Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson has reported an 8 per cent increase in sales in the first six months of its 2023/2024 financial year…

Distribution7. November 2023

Core segment up

Wickes maintains sales at the previous year's level in the third quarter

The British DIY chain Wickes largely maintained its like-for-like sales at the previous year's level in the…

Distribution6. November 2023

Interview

"European brands are still active in Russia"

Numerous leading European brands, including those from the DIY sector, are still active in Russia. "Some companies supply their …

Distribution3. November 2023

Offset by new openings

HomePro feels weak consumption in the third quarter

Thai home improvement group HomePro's third quarter sales were 3.11 per cent higher than the same period last year. Sales …

Distribution2. November 2023

Increase in turnover expected

Leroy Merlin has remodelled first Romanian store

Leroy Merlin has reopened its first Romanian market after a remodelling. The store in question is the Colosseum location in the …

Distribution31. October 2023

Ann-Marie Campbell named senior executive vice president

Home Depot to align its pro business

U.S. American and world market leader Home Depot announces changes to align the organisation around its pro business which is seen as its l…

Distribution30. October 2023

Against late payments, for long payments

Edra wants to block the EU Late Payment Regulation in Brussels

The European DIY association Edra is currently working intensively with its representation in Brussels to block the …

Distribution27. October 2023

Since 2020

Brazil home improvement sector is steadily growing

The country is one of the largest home improvement markets of Latin America. Currently, the market …

Distribution

Partnership between Katoen Natie and Intergamma

A new storage and picking system with round-the-clock robots

At its multi-customer logistics platform in Kallo, Belgian logistics provider Katoen Natie has …

Suppliers

Green as far as the eye can see

The Van Uytsel Tuincentrum in Kontich, Belgium, grew out of a plant nursery and still clearly …

Garden

Since 2020

Brazil home improvement sector is steadily growing

The country is one of the largest home improvement markets of Latin America. Currently, the market …

Distribution24. November 2023

Thai home improvement retailer - Southeast Asia Series III

Siam Global House’s entry to reshape Philippine market

The Thai retailer focuses on differentiating its products, services, personnel and brand image, and…

Distribution21. November 2023

Mr. DIY’s expansion - Southeast Asia Series II

Small store, lean staff, cheap pricing allow quick expansion

The retailing giant Mr. DIY started its expansion into international markets in 2015. Now the …

Distribution17. November 2023

Wilcon third quarter sales flat on drop in foot traffic

Hendrik Voigt becomes Obi's country manager for Germany

Clas Ohlson takes over Spares

Clas Ohlson increases sales by 10 per cent

Wickes maintains sales at the previous year's level in the third quarter

"European brands are still active in Russia"

HomePro feels weak consumption in the third quarter

Leroy Merlin has remodelled first Romanian store

Home Depot to align its pro business

Edra wants to block the EU Late Payment Regulation in Brussels

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Brazil home improvement sector is steadily growing

A new storage and picking system with round-the-clock robots

Green as far as the eye can see

Brazil home improvement sector is steadily growing

Siam Global House’s entry to reshape Philippine market

Small store, lean staff, cheap pricing allow quick expansion