Another change has been announced in the British DIY market. Wickes, the number two in the market, is to be separated off from the Travis Perkins retail group. In its half-year report, it is stated that the board has …
Washrooms and hygiene
The CWS Group acquires Vendor
The CWS Group is acquiring washroom solution provider Vendor from the private equity firm Egeria. The companes signed a purchase agreement on 9 August…
By the end of 2020
Australia: Bunnings goes online now too
The Australian DIY store operator Bunnings, according to their own reports, is working on getting the greater part of their inventory …
Obi
Obi MachBar on Tour with fifth stop in Leipzig
Obi MachBar on Tour stops in Leipzig from 8 to 22 August 2019. It is the fifth of a total of eight stops on the tour of the largest …
Romania
Policolor, manufacturer of paints and vanishes, opens new plant
Policolor, the paint and varnish manufacturer, opened a new factory in Bucharest at the start of July 2019. The c…
Obi
Obi launches its bathroom planner in Austria and Germany
On Monday 5 August 2019, Obi launched its bathroom planner campaign. The launch in Germany and Austria runs under the motto…
Glee
Looks to a plastic-free future
Green gardening is not a fashion or a passing fad - it's here to stay: that's what organisers of the Glee trade fair which is taking place from 10 - …
Classen group
Patent infringement proceedings are won
The Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court, as court of appeal, largely upheld the complaint of Akzenta Paneele + Profile GmbH, a subsidiary of …
"Rate of return in emotion"
Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus wants to donate more
Bernie Marcus, co-founder of the DIY global market leader Home Depot, wants to donate a large proportion of his money, …
Digital finance technology
Wirecard AG gains Leroy Merlin as customer
Wirecard, provider of global digital finance technology, and Leroy Merlin have signed an MOU (memorandum of understanding) to extend the …