Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Denmark

Bygma posts another sales record

The Danish DIY store group Bygma increased its sales last year by 5.4 per cent to DKK 7.8975 bn (EUR 1.0579 bn). Falling currency exchange rates had a negative influence on sales to the tune of DKK 211.3 mio (EUR 28…

News15. April 2019

Survey in the US

30 per cent don’t know where to start their outdoor projects

About 30 per cent of Americans don't know where to start when it comes to outdoor projects and are seeking inspiration…

News12. April 2019

Government initiative

French DIY stores for energy-saving renovation

The French DIY retail association Fédération des Magasins de Bricolage et de l'aménagement de la maison (FMB) has signed a charter …

News10. April 2019

110 million euros

ManoMano gets more capital for its expansion

ManoMano, an online marketplace for DIY and garden products which is active in several European countries, gets a capital increase to t…

News10. April 2019

Panama

Special section for 3D printers at Expo F

As part of the Expo F, International Trade Fair for Hardware Tools & Construction Materials in Panama City, there will be a 3D …

News9. April 2019

2017/2018

Davidsens Tømmerhandel reports an increase of nearly three per cent

The Danish home improvement and building materials chain Davidsens Tømmerhandel increased its sales most …

News8. April 2019

4.4 per cent overall

Garden and construction haul the Dutch market upwards

The DIY retail trade in the Netherlands grew by 4.4 per cent last year. This was reported by the trade journal Mix in its …

News4. April 2019

Chile, Argentina, Colombia

Cencosud grows in local currencies in 2018, but is down in Chilean Pesos

The Chilean retail group Cencosud recorded sales totalling CLP 1,190.508 bn (EUR 1.560 bn) in its …

News3. April 2019

Toom

Germany’s last big DIY retailer now has an online shop

The last of the big home improvement chains in Germany now also has an online shop. The Toom Baumarkt chain, which belongs to…

News2. April 2019

John Carter to step down

Nick Roberts to become new CEO of Travis Perkins

Travis Perkins, the parent company of British DIY chain Wickes, is to get a new CEO. John Carter will step down as CEO and from the…

News1. April 2019

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

Bygma posts another sales record

30 per cent don’t know where to start their outdoor projects

French DIY stores for energy-saving renovation

ManoMano gets more capital for its expansion

Special section for 3D printers at Expo F

Davidsens Tømmerhandel reports an increase of nearly three per cent

Garden and construction haul the Dutch market upwards

Cencosud grows in local currencies in 2018, but is down in Chilean Pesos

Germany’s last big DIY retailer now has an online shop

Nick Roberts to become new CEO of Travis Perkins

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The leaflet remains – for now

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