“Home improvement stores seen globally as ‘essential retail’… but not in Germany!”
In Germany, DIY stores have had to close where there is a high incidence of Covid cases in the city or district concerned. John Herbert, general secretary of Edra/Ghin, has now argued against this decision with a …
Pandemic year of 2020
DIY stores in Austria increase sales by nearly 11 per cent
The boost which the pandemic caused for trade in DIY and garden assortments almost worldwide is also noticeable in Austri…
10.2 per cent in 2020
Strong growth for the Swiss DIY and garden stores
The exceptional boom caused by the pandemic ensured unusually strong growth for the Swiss DIY and garden stores. Overall, the DIY …
Deloitte ranking
Twelve DIY retail groups among the 250 biggest global retailers
The 250 biggest global players in retailing grew their sales to a total of USD 4.85 trillion during the last fiscal …
Finish market leader
Kesko increases DIY and building trade sales by 16 per cent
The building and home improvement trade division of the Finish Kesko group increased its sales in 2020 by 16.2 per cent …
Maxeda DIY Group
Brico gets new headquarters in Brussels
The Belgian DIY market leader Brico, subsidiary of the Dutch Maxeda DIY Group, is getting new headquarters in Brussels. The new building …
Peru
Promart boss Verónica Valdez sees a lot potential for growth
The first half year, it was night, the second half year, it was day: that's how Verónica Valdez, CEO of the Peruvian …
“Digital fatigue” in the industry
Domotex Digital Days 2021 will not take place
Deutsche Messe has cancelled the Domotex digital conference which had been planned for 19 and 21 May 2021. With the so-called Domotex …
Group sales up 26 per cent
Byggmax online sales grow by 90 per cent
The Swedish DIY discounter Byggmax reports an increase in sales of 26.4 per cent to SEK 1.111 bn (EUR 109.9 mio) for the first quarter of …
Edra/Ghin general secretary
Congratulations go out to John Herbert from around the world on his 80th birthday
Congratulations to John Herbert, literally from all over the world: the general secretary of the …