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DIY, home and garden

Buyer Point 2024 to take place in Milano end of May

Buyer Point, an Italian trade fair and purchasing event, will take place this year in Milan on 29 May. The organisers expect around 150 European suppliers presenting new products and solutions who are interested in …

Events27. March 2024

2023/2024 only slight growth abroad

Sales at Hornbach stores fall by 1.1 per cent

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 …

Distribution27. March 2024

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 …

Distribution26. March 2024

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…

Events26. March 2024

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 …

Distribution25. March 2024

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 …

Distribution25. March 2024

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 …

Distribution22. March 2024

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 …

Distribution22. March 2024

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…

Distribution21. March 2024

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 …

Distribution20. March 2024

Scope 3

Putting the plan into action

As some of the world’s leading retailers confirm their commitment, Jamie Pitcairn, Corporate …

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

Scope 3

Putting the plan into action

As some of the world’s leading retailers confirm their commitment, Jamie Pitcairn, Corporate …

Distribution20. November 2024

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

Buyer Point 2024 to take place in Milano end of May

Sales at Hornbach stores fall by 1.1 per cent

Castorama and Brico Dépôt in France become independent

DIY, Pro & Garden maintains visitor numbers

Kingfisher only increases sales in the UK and Ireland in 2023/2024

Lapeyre wants to expand with franchising in France and abroad

Castorama opens an online marketplace

Mr. Bricolage Group sales fell by 1.8 per cent in 2023

Wickes almost matches previous year's sales in 2023

Employees complain about lack of investment in technology

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Responsible gardens need responsible people

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The leaflet remains – for now

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