Bauhaus in the Netherlands has a new managing director. The national company is now headed by Markus Pieters (58), reports Dutch trade magazine Mix Vakblad. He assumed the post of CEO in May. Among other appointments, …
Study
Dynamics in cross-border marketplaces in Europe
In 2022, the total cross-border e-commerce market in Europe, including the UK, Switzerland and Norway, was worth EUR 265 bn …
UP 5.7 PER CENT
Ingka Group accounts for most of Ikea's turnover
Inter Ikea Systems B.V., owner of the Ikea concept and global franchisor, today announced total Ikea retail sales for the 2023 …
Rona
Dick’s Lumber acquires Zy Tech Building Systems
Dick’s Lumber, a banner of Canadian home improvement retail group Rona, has completed the acquisition of Zy Tech Building Systems, a…
USA
Heidi Petz becomes CEO of Sherwin-Williams
US paint manufacturer and distributor Sherwin-Williams has announced a change at the top. As of 1 January 2024, Heidi Petz (48) will …
“From China to America by way of Europe”
New Home Improvement Report published
The new Home Improvement Report Retail Worldwide is out. Produced as the result of close collaboration between the global retail and …
Southeast Asia
Bangladesh seems to be Mr. DIY’s next expansion target
Malaysian retail chain Mr. DIY is preparing for its market entry into Bangladesh. A Linkedin account and Facebook page have …
169.4 million people
Mr. DIY quietly setting up in Bangladesh
The Malaysian market leader is still looking for new expansion targets. Bangladesh will be the retailer’s second South Asian market after …
Obi
DIY store boss without barriers
Sebastian Gundel has been at the helm of Germany's largest DIY store operator for a year now. What has changed? Quite a lot, as becomes clear in the…
CEO Sebastian Gundel
Obi aims for further growth with franchise partners
Obi wants to grow more strongly through franchising. Sebastian Gundel, who has been CEO of Germany's largest and Europe's …
Philippine market leader
Wilcon Depot awarded for its virtual showroom
Wilcon Depot won two awards for its VR Store Experience. The trade magazine Retail Asia gave the virtual showroom launched last year …
Philippines
Wilcon Depot gamifies the online shopping experience
The Philippines’ top home improvement retailer has been reaping awards for its latest showcase, the VR Store Experience. Social…
Accessories and spare parts for electronic products
Clas Ohlson acquires Spares
Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson acquires Spares, a leading company within spare parts and accessories for electronics as well as batteries. This week, …
Changing consumer behaviour
Mr. DIY Thailand pushes white label products
True to its motto of “Everyday low prices”, the Thai operations of Malaysian home improvement retailer Mr. DIY has launched a campaign …
Expansion
Mr. DIY Vietnam to end 2023 with ten stores
The Vietnam operations of Malaysian home improvement giant Mr. DIY has opened a sixth location and is set to end the year with ten …