Egger Group Management appears to be very satisfied with the sales of EUR 2 841.5 mio gained in financial year 2018/2019. That is an increase of 5.6 per cent compared to the previous year. The amount of raw panels …
Takeover
Three Spanish Bricorama stores go to Brico Centro
After the takeover of Bricorama Spain by the Italian DIY retailer Bricofer failed, there is a future for only three of the most …
DIY International 3/2019
With four major topics: Summit, South East Asia, new concepts, wall design
As many as four major themed blocks shape the current 3/2019 edition of the trade journal DIY …
Consumption barometer
Growing readiness to purchase refurbishment, home improvement and garden services in Europe
Renovation, home improvement and the garden are among the consumption categories that h…
Responsibility Report
Home Depot reduces energy consumption in its stores
Home Depot cut the energy consumption of its stores in the USA by 26 per cent between 2010 and 2018. The carbon dioxide …
First six months of 2019
Four out of six months positive in France
Four months in the black, two not so good is the verdict on the first six months of the fiscal year for DIY stores in France. Sales by …
August in Chicago
First trade show only for independent home improvement retailers
There is a new trade fair in the USA exclusively for independent retailers in the home improvement field. The first…
More members
True Value invests in its supply chain
The US wholesaler True Value is putting massive investment into itssupply chain, with a sum of USD 150 mio being quoted in a report by …
Sweden
Byggmax appoints Helena Nathhorst as new CFO
Swedish Byggmax Group has appointed Helena Nathhorst as new Chief Financial Officer. Helena Nathhorst is today CFO for Addnode Group. …
Investment company
Blackstone acquires CRH Europe Distribution
CRH Europe Distribution has been taken over by the Blackstone investment company. CRH ED has its headquarters in the Netherlands and is …