In Switzerland, DIY stores ended the first half of 2021 with sales growth of 17.9 per cent to CHF 2.15 bn (EUR 2.00 bn). In the first quarter of the year, they saw growth of 46.2 per cent (first quarter: +46.1 per cent…
New restrictions in the third quarter
Thailand’s DoHome sees 36 per cent increase in first half sales
An overall improvement in store turnover led to a 36.1-per cent rise in Thai home improvement chain DoHome's sales …
European Union
New energy label for lamps from September
The EU has decided that energy efficiency classes based on the current technology are to be modified and to revert to the original A to G …
European premiere
Weber launches European outdoor grill production in Zabrze, Poland in October
Weber-Stephen, the US manufacturer of electric, charcoal and gas barbecues, will start producing o…
New logo and new livery
Clas Ohlson launches new visual identity
Clas Ohlson launched its new visual identity on 11 August 2021 with a new logo and updated colours. The new identity reflects the …
Coop can go ahead with takeover
Cartel authorities have no concerns over Jumbo sale
The Swiss Federal Competition Commission (Weko), the Swiss counterpart of the German Cartel Office, sees no reason to …
NYSE
Weber went public on the New York Stock Exchange last week
The American barbecue manufacturer Weber is now listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The company, whose shares …
Malaysia’s Mr. DIY
H1 earnings up 55 per cent; company opens new format
Home improvement retail chain Mr. DIY saw a 55 per cent rise in revenues in the first half of the year, even as it grappled …
First half of 2021
Siam Global consolidated earnings up 30 per cent
The Thailand-based home improvement retail chain Siam Global House Public Company Ltd. disclosed a 30.17 per cent rise in sales for…
Show dates moved
Garden fair Glee moved to June from 2022 onwards
After this year's edition of the garden fair Glee, which takes place in Birmingham from 14 to 16 September, the show will be moved …