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Guéry succeeds Riche

French manufacturers’ association Inoha has a new president

Inoha, the French manufacturers' association, has a new president. Jean-Luc Guéry (59) was chosen by the executive board to succeed Jean-Eric Riche, who headed the association for six years. Since 2006, Guéry has been C…

News30. June 2020

Spoga+Gafa 2020:

Koelnmesse: “We are taking the concerns of the exhibitors seriously”

The retail trade and specifically the international DIY sector continue to show keen interest in the plan for …

News29. June 2020

First quarter

Hornbach: plus 24 per cent at home, 13 per cent abroad

The German Hornbach group has started financial year 2020/21 with a significant increase in sales and profit. In its …

News29. June 2020

New strategic plan

Kingfisher wants to develop more compact stores

The British DIY retail group Kingfisher wants to increasingly test new store concepts in future. "We will develop more compact …

News26. June 2020

FMB

25 per cent plus for French DIY stores in May

In May, DIY stores in France made an enormous jump in sales in France, even though stores only gradually opened again from 11 May. …

News25. June 2020

Reviewed decision

Kingfisher now to remain in Spain and Portugal

Kingfisher has reversed its decision from November 2018 to leave Spain and Portugal. The full year results of financial year …

News24. June 2020

DIY stores

The Netherlands: almost 30 per cent up in March

Sales by the Dutch DIY stores rose in March by 29.3 per cent compared to the same month last year. That is according to the trade …

News23. June 2020

European Home Improvement Monitor

Smart Home: interest in lighting but not in the garden

When it comes to the smart home, European consumers who wish to invest in this field are mostly interested in applications in…

News22. June 2020

U.S. study

Friendly service drives customer satisfaction the most

What drives customers to select one retailer as their primary choice? According to the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Home Improvement …

News19. June 2020

Further statement from the management

Koelnmesse: “Feedback on Spoga+Gafa 2020 is encouraging”

The management of Koelnmesse has issued a further statement to exhibitors and visitors to the Spoga+Gafa show. In the …

News18. June 2020

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

BHB Garden Summit

Responsible gardens need responsible people

After last year's rollercoaster ride, the BHB came together with around 150 decision-makers from …

Garden

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

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

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

French manufacturers’ association Inoha has a new president

Koelnmesse: “We are taking the concerns of the exhibitors seriously”

Hornbach: plus 24 per cent at home, 13 per cent abroad

Kingfisher wants to develop more compact stores

25 per cent plus for French DIY stores in May

Kingfisher now to remain in Spain and Portugal

The Netherlands: almost 30 per cent up in March

Smart Home: interest in lighting but not in the garden

Friendly service drives customer satisfaction the most

Koelnmesse: “Feedback on Spoga+Gafa 2020 is encouraging”

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