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Morten Juel was co-CEO of Silvan for just 60 days

July resignation

Morten Juel was co-CEO of Silvan for just 60 days

The unsettled situation at Danish builder's merchant Silvan continues. It has now emerged that Morten Juel, who was appointed CEO in May, was relieved of his responsibilities on 11 July, just 60 days after taking up the…

News7. October 2019

Sustainability and DIY take to the stage at Glee

Theatrical Retail Lab

Sustainability and DIY take to the stage at Glee

Sustainability was the topic which dominated this year's Glee in Birmingham mid September. The Retail Lab, supervised by Romeo …

News4. October 2019

Alain Rabec appointed as CEO of Kingfisher France

Castorama & Brico Dépôt

Alain Rabec appointed as CEO of Kingfisher France

Kingfisher plc announced on September 27th the appointment of Alain Rabec as CEO of Kingfisher France, which includes the …

News2. October 2019

German market for floorings shrinks in 2018

IFH Study

German market for floorings shrinks in 2018

The German market for floorings was able to enjoy an almost universally positive growth development in the last ten years. But that's …

News1. October 2019

Silvan closes two locations

Denmark

Silvan closes two locations

The Danish Silvan chain is closing two of its locations. The affected stores are in Tilst near to Aarhus on the east coast as well as in Holbæk, around …

News30. September 2019

Almost nine per cent plus for the Hornbach stores

First half year

Almost nine per cent plus for the Hornbach stores

The 157 Hornbach DIY stores as well as the German group's online shops in nine European countries have increased their net sales …

News27. September 2019

Ikea goes straight to the city centre in South America

Falabella group in Chile

Ikea goes straight to the city centre in South America

The first two Ikea stores in South America will be opened in prime locations in the city and not in the outskirts. The …

News26. September 2019

Plus for the DIY and hardware trade in Spain

First half of 2019

Plus for the DIY and hardware trade in Spain

The DIY store and hardware trade in Spain grew by 5.09 per cent in the second quarter of 2019. An increase of this high amount is owed…

News25. September 2019

Wyevale sells remaining stores to British Garden Centres

United Kingdom

Wyevale sells remaining stores to British Garden Centres

Wyevale Garden Centres has sold its remaining trading business to British Garden Centres. Since the sale process began in …

News23. September 2019

The Philippine market is growing annually by almost nine per cent

Home and garden retailing

The Philippine market is growing annually by almost nine per cent

Growth in the Philippines' home improvement industry will be faster in the next five years than it was from 2014 …

News20. September 2019

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 …

Garden

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