Thailand home improvement retailer HomePro has reported a 9.01 per cent increase in sales to THB 17.78883 bn (EUR 466.9 mio). The growth was based on higher domestic consumption levels in some regions, the quarterly …
AFEB statistics
Spanish manufacturers increase turnover with DIY stores
In the second quarter of this year, Spanish DIY manufacturers turned over 2.36 per cent less than in the same period last …
Canada
More Lowe's stores to be converted to Rona+ format
The Canadian home improvement group Rona is converting 15 more Lowe's stores to the Rona+ format in the province of Ontario. The …
France
Les Mousquetaires takes over Tridôme
French regional DIY chain Tridôme is to be acquired by ITM Equipement de la maison, the parent company of Bricorama, Bricomarché and Brico Cash…
October 2023
Taiwan Hardware Show returns to Taipei
The Taiwan Hardware Show (THS) is returning to the capital Taipei for its 2023 edition. The trade show will be held at the Taipei Nangang …
Spring balance
Royal Flora Holland: fewer sales, but punctuality improved
The so-called "peak period" for the Dutch marketing cooperative Royal Flora Holland is over. The cold start to the season…
Acquisition of Surazinsano
Einhell enters the Thai market
Einhell Germany AG has acquired two-thirds (66.67 per cent) of Thai company Surazinsano Co Ltd on 1 June 2023. The company is thus venturing into the…
Canada
J. P. Towner to become new CFO of Rona
Rona's new chief financial officer will be J. P. Towner. The new CFO of the Canadian collaboration will assume the role on 16 October 2023. …
Robert Hafredal
Husqvarna appoints new CIO
Robert Hafredal has been appointed as Husqvarna Group's new EVP Global Information Services and Group CIO with effect from 1 August 2023. Hafredal has …
Robotic mower and irrigation segments perform well
Gardena with slight increase in the second quarter
The Gardena division, which covers the consumer business of which the Husqvarna Group, increased its sales in the second quarter …