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493 new stores in the offing

Mr. DIY set to open in two new markets in 2023

The Malaysian retail chain plans to continue its expansion not only in Asia, but also in Europe. As their business senior vice president announces, it will happen within this year

Distribution11. July 2023

Canada

Andrew Iacobucci is the new CEO of Rona

Andrew Iacobucci is the new CEO of Canadian trade co-operative Rona. He succeeds Garry Senecal, who held the position on an interim basis …

Distribution7. July 2023

25 years' service

Elena Ottaviano leaves Obi

Elena Ottaviano has left Obi Italia. "I started working for Obi on 1 July 1998 and left on 1 July 2023 - a professional adventure of 25 years giving …

Distribution5. July 2023

Germany in the lead from a retail viewpoint

DIY stores also active in cross-border e-commerce

Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands top the ranking of European countries in cross-border online trade. The top three w…

Distribution4. July 2023

Doors and windows

Leroy Merlin Porte e finestre in the urban area of Rome

Leroy Merlin has launched a new format in Italy. The first Leroy Merlin Porte e finestre store has opened in Rome, located …

Distribution3. July 2023

Thai Watsadu

Hardline sales of Thailand’s Central Retail rise slightly

The hardline segment of Thai multi-format and multi-category retailing giant Central Retail Corp. (CRC) saw a 2.9 per cent…

Distribution30. June 2023

Seven new stores

Maxeda maintains stable sales in 2022/2023

The Dutch Maxeda Group has maintained its sales level in the financial year 2022/2023 (ending 29 January 2023). The turnover of EUR 1.50…

Distribution28. June 2023

Prishtina Mall

First Mr. Bricolage opens in Kosovo

The French franchise group Mr. Bricolage now has a store in Kosovo. In the capital Pristina, a Mr. Bricolage store with a sales area of 2 635 m²…

Distribution27. June 2023

Cold and wet weather

Hornbach sales fall in Germany and grow abroad

German DIY chain Hornbach reported sales of EUR 1.6676 bn at its stores in Europe in the first quarter of 2023 (1 March to 31 May), …

Distribution26. June 2023

Shareholders' meeting

Eurobaustoff sales suffer massively in the first half-year

The course of business so far this year has brought a considerable decline in turnover for the German speciality trade …

Distribution23. June 2023

Shareholders' meeting

Eurobaustoff sales suffer massively in the first half-year

The course of business so far this year has brought a considerable decline in turnover for the German speciality trade …

Distribution23. June 2023

Global DIY Lifetime Award

Sergio Giroldi emphasises "Together"

Sergio Giroldi was presented with the Global DIY-Lifetime Award at a grand gala dinner in Berlin last night. Giroldi headed Obi as CEO for …

Distribution16. June 2023

Brigitte Wittekind becomes Obi COO

On August 1, Brigitte Wittekind was appointed to the executive board of Obi Group Holding SE & Co. KGaA. The 44-year-old will assume the …

Distribution16. June 2023

Worldwide industry get-together in Berlin

Global DIY Summit tackles uncertainty - and visions

With more than 1 000 participants from 55 countries, the Global DIY Summit started its two-day congress programme in Berlin toda…

Distribution15. June 2023

NEW EDRA/GHIN WORKING GROUP

Global initiative to tackle Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions

Edra/Ghin, the global trade associations for home improvement retailers, today launched a new joint working group to h…

Distribution15. June 2023

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Innovation, sustainability, brand strength

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

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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

Mr. DIY set to open in two new markets in 2023

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Elena Ottaviano leaves Obi

DIY stores also active in cross-border e-commerce

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Hardline sales of Thailand’s Central Retail rise slightly

Maxeda maintains stable sales in 2022/2023

First Mr. Bricolage opens in Kosovo

Hornbach sales fall in Germany and grow abroad

Eurobaustoff sales suffer massively in the first half-year

Eurobaustoff sales suffer massively in the first half-year

Sergio Giroldi emphasises "Together"

Brigitte Wittekind becomes Obi COO

Global DIY Summit tackles uncertainty - and visions

Global initiative to tackle Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions

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