The DIY stores belonging to the German Hornbach Group generated sales of EUR 5.780 bn in the past 2023/2024 financial year (ending 29 February 2024), 1.1 per cent less than in the previous year. Like-for-like and …
Kingfisher France is dissolved
Castorama and Brico Dépôt in France become independent
The British Kingfisher Group is restructuring its French business and, according to the annual report, "simplifying" the …
Trade fair in Kortrijk
DIY, Pro & Garden maintains visitor numbers
The DIY, Pro & Garden trade fair in Kortrijk, Belgium, attracted almost 3 000 trade visitors this year. After more than ten years in…
In the red in France and internationally
Kingfisher only increases sales in the UK and Ireland in 2023/2024
Kingfisher closed its 2023/2024 financial year (ending 31 January 2024) with a decline in sales of 1.8 per cent …
Manufacturer and retailer
Lapeyre wants to expand with franchising in France and abroad
The French company Lapeyre, both a retailer and manufacturer in the furnishings, building elements, renovation and …
Modelled on B&Q’s concept
Castorama opens an online marketplace
The French DIY chain Castorama has now launched an online marketplace. It aims to offer 500 000 additional products there, starting with …
France and eleven countries
Mr. Bricolage Group sales fell by 1.8 per cent in 2023
The French franchise group Mr. Bricolage generated sales of EUR 2.3119 bn last year; this was 1.8 per cent less than in the …
Smaller format makes progress
Wickes almost matches previous year's sales in 2023
In 2023, the British DIY chain Wickes almost maintained its turnover from the previous year. The volume of GBP 1.5538 bn (EUR 1…
Retail worldwide
Employees complain about lack of investment in technology
In the retail sector, 40 per cent of employees on the shop floor feel that their employer is not investing in the …
Retail sales down by 2.6 per cent
Challenging market for SCG Distribution
The retail sales of Thai powerhouse Siam Cement Group's building materials distribution business Thailand’s industrial powerhouse saw a 2.6 …