Spanish manufacturers in the DIY and garden market have significantly increased their sales in the third quarter. Their association AFEB reports an increase of 12.54 per cent compared to the same period last year. It is…
Thai DIY chain
HomePro sales suffer from consumer caution and rainfall
The Thai DIY chain HomePro generated 2.81 per cent less turnover from its retail activities including services in the third …
Activities in France discontinued
Quarterly turnover of Toolstation increases by 1.7 per cent
The Toolstation sales division of the British building materials trading group Travis Perkins increased its turnover by …
Third quarter of 2024
Tractor Supply Company reports slight sales increase
Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, reports financial results for its third …
Ivanovice na Hané in the Czech Republic
Fischer site honored as “Factory of the Year”
In the 33rd “Factory of the Year” production benchmark competition, the Fischer Group's production site in Ivanovice na Hané in the …
GfK study
European purchasing power on the rise
The average per capita purchasing power in Europe this year is EUR 18,768, as GfK, a German market research institute, has discovered. This …
Savings of around 43 million euros
Husqvarna plans further cost reduction measures
The Husqvarna Group is launching further cost-cutting and profitability initiatives in response to difficult market conditions and …
Third Quarter 2024
Gardena sales fall by double digits
Gardena's net sales fell by 11 per cent to SEK 2.037 bn (approx. EUR 178 mio) in the third quarter of 2024, as reported by the Swedish parent …
After a mixed half-year
Wickes significantly increases retail sales in the third quarter
The British DIY chain Wickes has reported growth in the third quarter after a mixed first half of the year. Retail …
German manufacturers in crisis
International furniture trade fair imm cancelled for 2025
The international furniture trade fair imm Cologne (Internationale Möbelmesse) has been cancelled for 2025. Show organiser…