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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
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 …