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Clas Ohlson now has 40 stores in Finland

Another opening in November

Clas Ohlson now has 40 stores in Finland

The Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson now has 40 stores in Finland. The 40th Finnish store is set to open tomorrow, 26 September 2026, in Joensuu. It has a retail area of exactly 1,000 m², the company has announced.Clas …

Distribution25. September 2026

Yueh-Chi, a versatile expert in pneumatic tools

Over 30 years’ experience

Yueh-Chi, a versatile expert in pneumatic tools

The Taiwanese manufacturer supplies customers in Europe, the USA, Japan and the Middle East. Above all, the company prioritises the …

Suppliers25. September 2026

Modern home improvement retailing pioneer Ace Home Center Vietnam finds its footing

Six years after a pandemic-ridden start

Modern home improvement retailing pioneer Ace Home Center Vietnam finds its footing

No one could have predicted that 22 November 2019 would end up being one of the worst possible …

Distribution10. September 2026

A mature, export-oriented manufacturing sector

Taiwan’s hand tool industry

A mature, export-oriented manufacturing sector

Taiwanese hand tool manufacturers are concentrated primarily in the Taichung region. This concentration enables them to combine …

Suppliers24. September 2026

Dachser acquires Drummond

Scottish partner

Dachser acquires Drummond

Dachser is acquiring its Scottish partner, Drummond Distribution. The companies have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. In 2025, the transport and…

Suppliers24. September 2026

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Topic focus

Europe

Kingfisher/Edra

Building a culture of agility and speed

Virtual DIY-Summit

Tariffs and other adversities

Global DIY Summit

The industry today. And in the future.

Topic focus

Europe

Building a culture of agility and speed

Kingfisher/Edra

Building a culture of agility and speed

Thierry Garnier, CEO of Kingfisher and President of Edra/Ghin, has given another interview to DIY …

Distribution11. July 2025

Virtual DIY-Summit

Tariffs and other adversities

Events23. September 2025

Global DIY Summit

The industry today. And in the future.

Distribution11. July 2025

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Clas Ohlson now has 40 stores in Finland

Another opening in November

Clas Ohlson now has 40 stores in Finland

The Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson now has 40 stores in Finland. The 40th Finnish store is set to …

Distribution25. September 2026

New bathrooms are needed

Market overview

New bathrooms are needed

The demand for bathroom renovations in Germany is high – as Hornbach and My Hammer have discovered…

Distribution4. September 2026

Brico Dépôt to become Brico in Romania

Parent Company Altex

Brico Dépôt to become Brico in Romania

Brico Dépôt is to become Brico in Romania. This has been announced by the parent company, Altex. …

Distribution23. September 2026

The Masterplan store

Obi

The Masterplan store

More franchising, more professional business, more beavers – in short, more customer experience: …

Distribution

Yueh-Chi, a versatile expert in pneumatic tools

Over 30 years’ experience

Yueh-Chi, a versatile expert in pneumatic tools

The Taiwanese manufacturer supplies customers in Europe, the USA, Japan and the Middle East. Above …

Suppliers

Anything but pessimistic

german garden Retail sector

Anything but pessimistic

Obi’s Head of Purchasing, Jochen Ludwig, speaks at this year’s IVG Forum Gartenmarkt. He says: ‘The…

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