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Egger with stable annual results 2019/2020

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Egger with stable annual results 2019/2020

In financial year 2019/2020, the Egger group generated sales of EUR 2.832 bn (minus 0.4 per cent compared to the previous year) and an EBITDA of EUR 424.4 mio (minus 0.1 per cent compared to the previous year).After a …

News4. August 2020

Taiwan International Fastener Show re-postponed to September 2021

Covid-19 impact

Taiwan International Fastener Show re-postponed to September 2021

The Taiwan International Fastener Show has been postponed to September 2021. The Taiwan External Trade Development…

News3. August 2020

Hardware Forum Italy postponed to 2021

Koelnmesse

Hardware Forum Italy postponed to 2021

The trade show Hardware Forum Italy has been cancelled for this year. It will now take place in September 2021, having originally been …

News31. July 2020

HomePro gets Covid-19

Despite changing consumer behaviour

HomePro gets Covid-19

The Thai DIY chain HomePro was massively impacted by the Covid 19 pandemic in the second quarter. Revenue from contracts with customers which comprised of …

News30. July 2020

Trend towards smaller stores even in Russia

Fewer hypermarkets

Trend towards smaller stores even in Russia

A trend is developing in the Russian home improvement sector towards smaller stores located close to residential areas or in retail …

News29. July 2020

Massbuild expands into Kenya with Builders

Expansion in East Africa

Massbuild expands into Kenya with Builders

The South African DIY and building materials chain Builders is expanding into Kenya. The retailer has announced the opening of a store in…

News28. July 2020

Predictions for online retail during the second half of 2020

Art Goldman from DK Hardware

Predictions for online retail during the second half of 2020

"Of course, the return to the new normality will once again experience a resurgence of face-to-face services, but …

News27. July 2020

„Online services are here to stay“

DK Hardware

„Online services are here to stay“

DK Hardware CFO Art Goldman shares his thoughts on what to expect during the upcoming months for e-commerce, after Covid-19

Distribution24. July 2020

Maxeda DIY Group keeps sales stable in 2019

Fewer stores

Maxeda DIY Group keeps sales stable in 2019

The Dutch Maxeda DIY Group didn't increase sales last year. At EUR 1.390 bn, they were EUR 1 mio (0.07 per cent) less than in the …

News24. July 2020

Kingfisher: plus 25 per cent in June, e-commerce plus 225 per cent

Advanced second quarter information

Kingfisher: plus 25 per cent in June, e-commerce plus 225 per cent

In a look back on the months of May and June, the British Kingfisher group reports sales jumps of around 25 per …

News23. July 2020

The leaflet remains – for now

Debate in Germany

The leaflet remains – for now

The printed brochure, still an important advertising medium for the DIY industry, is under pressure…

Distribution

Tesa

Innovation, sustainability, brand strength

Tesa is introducing new product ranges and investing in its brand - ‘extremely successfully’, says …

Suppliers

Responsible gardens need responsible people

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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The leaflet remains – for now

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

The Myth of the Supplement

Obi

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

New owners from Poland

Nexterio

New owners from Poland

Nexterio wants to grow in this country as well and is taking over the tile retail business from …

Distribution15. October 2024