Dick’s Lumber, a banner of Canadian home improvement retail group Rona, has completed the acquisition of Zy Tech Building Systems, a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of building components and engineered …
Koelnmesse
Sebastian Hein appointed new director of the International Hardware Fair
Sebastian Hein will be the new director of the International Hardware Fair and Asia-Pacific Sourcing. On 1 …
USA
Heidi Petz becomes CEO of Sherwin-Williams
US paint manufacturer and distributor Sherwin-Williams has announced a change at the top. As of 1 January 2024, Heidi Petz (48) will …
Auto-Store in Kallo
Katoen Natie has new order-picking system for Intergamma
Belgian logistics service provider Katoen Natie has commissioned a new storage system for Dutch DIY group Intergamma at its…
Prices mostly stable
Spanish manufacturers expect growth this year
The vast majority of Spanish manufacturers of DIY products expect to close 2023 with year-on-year sales growth. Almost four-fifths of …
“From China to America by way of Europe”
New Home Improvement Report published
The new Home Improvement Report Retail Worldwide is out. Produced as the result of close collaboration between the global retail and …
Southeast Asia
Bangladesh seems to be Mr. DIY’s next expansion target
Malaysian retail chain Mr. DIY is preparing for its market entry into Bangladesh. A Linkedin account and Facebook page have …
CEO Sebastian Gundel
Obi aims for further growth with franchise partners
Obi wants to grow more strongly through franchising. Sebastian Gundel, who has been CEO of Germany's largest and Europe's …
Philippine market leader
Wilcon Depot awarded for its virtual showroom
Wilcon Depot won two awards for its VR Store Experience. The trade magazine Retail Asia gave the virtual showroom launched last year …
Accessories and spare parts for electronic products
Clas Ohlson acquires Spares
Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson acquires Spares, a leading company within spare parts and accessories for electronics as well as batteries. This week, …