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Adeo

Heads of Leroy Merlin in Spain and Brazil swap places

The heads of Leroy Merlin in Spain and Brazil have swapped places. Ignacio Sánchez spent eleven years as CEO of the Spanish subsidiary of the French Adeo Group, while Alain Ryckeboer occupied his post in Brazil for 14 …

News18. June 2020

Only 3 per cent down

Spanish DIY retailing makes up huge ground in May

Sales in the Spanish DIY and hardware trade were down by "only" 2.96 per cent in May as compared with May 2019. In a …

News17. June 2020

German market leader

Obi adds five new board members

Obi has significantly expanded its board. Having previously consisted of just two people, Sergio Giroldi as CEO and Oliver Geiling (CFO), the new …

News17. June 2020

Covid-19 period

Half of Americans consider home improvement projects

Having now been sequestered at home for several weeks, about half of U.S. consumers (49 per cent) say they've considered …

News16. June 2020

Three stores

New regional chain Bricoware launched in Italy

In Italy, a small new DIY chain has been launched under the Bricoware brand. Behind this is the Cangianello Group, which …

News15. June 2020

The coronavirus effect

Hornbach: sales up 18 per cent, earnings almost doubled

The German DIY store chain Hornbach has reported a rapid increase in sales by its DIY stores and almost doubled earnings due…

News12. June 2020

Reacting to Covid-19

Edra/Ghin launches “Rediscovering Your Home” manifesto

The international home improvement industry association Edra/Ghin has launched a manifesto entitled "Rediscovering Your …

News10. June 2020

Australia and New Zealand

Almost 20 per cent plus for Bunnings this year

An increase in sales of 19.2 per cent has been reported by the Australian chain of DIY stores Bunnings for the period of January to …

News10. June 2020

Fortune 500

Only Home Depot and Lowe’s under the Top 100 in the USA

Home Depot has climbed up one place in the Fortune 500 ranking, in which Fortune Magazine lists the 500 largest companies in…

News9. June 2020

President and CEO

Lotta Lyrå leaves Clas Ohlson and goes to Södra

Clas Ohlson boss Lotta Lyrå is leaving the Swedish retail company. She will still be performing her duties as president and CEO …

News8. 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

Heads of Leroy Merlin in Spain and Brazil swap places

Spanish DIY retailing makes up huge ground in May

Obi adds five new board members

Half of Americans consider home improvement projects

New regional chain Bricoware launched in Italy

Hornbach: sales up 18 per cent, earnings almost doubled

Edra/Ghin launches “Rediscovering Your Home” manifesto

Almost 20 per cent plus for Bunnings this year

Only Home Depot and Lowe’s under the Top 100 in the USA

Lotta Lyrå leaves Clas Ohlson and goes to Södra

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The leaflet remains – for now

Innovation, sustainability, brand strength

Responsible gardens need responsible people

The leaflet remains – for now

The Myth of the Supplement

New owners from Poland