Distribution

2023/2024 only slight growth abroad

Sales at Hornbach stores fall by 1.1 per cent

The DIY stores belonging to the German Hornbach Group generated sales of EUR 5.780 bn in the past 2023/2024 financial year (ending 29 February 2024), 1.1 per cent less than in the previous year. Like-for-like and …

Distribution27. March 2024

Kingfisher France is dissolved

Castorama and Brico Dépôt in France become independent

The British Kingfisher Group is restructuring its French business and, according to the annual report, "simplifying" the …

Distribution26. March 2024

In the red in France and internationally

Kingfisher only increases sales in the UK and Ireland in 2023/2024

Kingfisher closed its 2023/2024 financial year (ending 31 January 2024) with a decline in sales of 1.8 per cent …

Distribution25. March 2024

Manufacturer and retailer

Lapeyre wants to expand with franchising in France and abroad

The French company Lapeyre, both a retailer and manufacturer in the furnishings, building elements, renovation and …

Distribution25. March 2024

Obi

The beaver at the Pride Parade

The rainbow-colored appearance of the orange company manager is just one example of the commitment to diversity at Obi - the first DIY store with a …

Distribution25. March 2024

Hornbach

Only bad managers want clones on their team

The proportion of women on Hornbach's Supervisory Board and Board of Management is above average across the industry, even …

Distribution25. March 2024

Soudal

Competence knows no gender

At Soudal, a family-owned company with a global presence, diversity is not just a goal, but a reality.

Distribution25. March 2024

Diversity

„It’s a long process and it‘s hard”

Sonya Ruff Jarvis advises American companies on “DEI – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion". What can we learn from the experiences of the melting …

Distribution22. March 2024

Modelled on B&Q’s concept

Castorama opens an online marketplace

The French DIY chain Castorama has now launched an online marketplace. It aims to offer 500 000 additional products there, starting with …

Distribution22. March 2024

France and eleven countries

Mr. Bricolage Group sales fell by 1.8 per cent in 2023

The French franchise group Mr. Bricolage generated sales of EUR 2.3119 bn last year; this was 1.8 per cent less than in the …

Distribution22. March 2024

Smaller format makes progress

Wickes almost matches previous year's sales in 2023

In 2023, the British DIY chain Wickes almost maintained its turnover from the previous year. The volume of GBP 1.5538 bn (EUR 1…

Distribution21. March 2024

Retail worldwide

Employees complain about lack of investment in technology

In the retail sector, 40 per cent of employees on the shop floor feel that their employer is not investing in the …

Distribution20. March 2024

Retail sales down by 2.6 per cent

Challenging market for SCG Distribution

The retail sales of Thai powerhouse Siam Cement Group's building materials distribution business Thailand’s industrial powerhouse saw a 2.6 …

Distribution20. March 2024

Thai industrial conglomerate

Siam Cement Group's retail business sees dip in 2023 sales

Within the group, SCG Distribution is responsible for managing subsidiaries and associated companies that sell cemen…

Distribution20. March 2024

Garden below average

The market in the Netherlands grew by 3.4 per cent

The Dutch DIY market grew by a nominal 3.4 per cent in 2023 compared with the previous year. Two product groups, electrical and …

Distribution19. March 2024

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Tesa is introducing new product ranges and investing in its brand - ‘extremely successfully’, says …

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BHB Garden Summit

Responsible gardens need responsible people

After last year's rollercoaster ride, the BHB came together with around 150 decision-makers from …

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Putting the plan into action

As some of the world’s leading retailers confirm their commitment, Jamie Pitcairn, Corporate …

Distribution20. November 2024

Debate in Germany

The leaflet remains – for now

The printed brochure, still an important advertising medium for the DIY industry, is under pressure…

Distribution28. October 2024

Obi

The Myth of the Supplement

Christian von Hegel, a brand expert with a doctorate, sees himself as a scientist even as head of …

Distribution21. October 2024

Sales at Hornbach stores fall by 1.1 per cent

Castorama and Brico Dépôt in France become independent

Kingfisher only increases sales in the UK and Ireland in 2023/2024

Lapeyre wants to expand with franchising in France and abroad

The beaver at the Pride Parade

Only bad managers want clones on their team

Competence knows no gender

„It’s a long process and it‘s hard”

Castorama opens an online marketplace

Mr. Bricolage Group sales fell by 1.8 per cent in 2023

Wickes almost matches previous year's sales in 2023

Employees complain about lack of investment in technology

Challenging market for SCG Distribution

Siam Cement Group's retail business sees dip in 2023 sales

The market in the Netherlands grew by 3.4 per cent

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