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Clas Ohlson grows by 3 per cent in 2022/2023

Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson has reported sales of SEK 9.024 bn (EUR 774.5 mio) in its 2022/2023 financial year (May 2022 to April 2023). This is 3 per cent more than the previous year; organic growth is 1 per cent…

Distribution12. June 2023

Purchasing alliance

Groupe BMR from Canada is a new member of Arena

The home improvement purchasing group Arena has a new member from Canada. Groupe BMR, a subsidiary of Sollio Groupe Coopératif, has …

Distribution9. June 2023

Garden sales 20 per cent down

6 per cent increase for Dutch DIY stores in the first quarter

DIY stores in the Netherlands finished the first quarter of 2023 with a 6.1 per cent increase in sales compared with …

Distribution6. June 2023

June show

Second edition of Expo DIY - Smart Green Home in Bucharest

The second edition of Expo DIY 2023 - Smart Green Home will take place on 28 and 29 June in the Romanian capital Buchares…

Events6. June 2023

“Statistik Baumarkt + Garten 2023” published

Third year of crisis: new diy statistics under the sign of inflation and war

The new edition of the German “Statistik Baumarkt + Garten 2023” was published at the end of May. …

Distribution5. June 2023

40th International Plant Fair

IPM celebrates anniversary with new slogan

The IPM International Plant Fair will be taking place for the 40th time at Messe Essen from 23 to 26 January 2024 - and will be …

Events2. June 2023

Operational by autumn

Kingfisher France and Mr. Bricolage set up purchasing company Unio

Kingfisher France, the French subsidiary of the British DIY group, and the French franchise group Mr. Bricolage …

Distribution1. June 2023

Shift in consumer spending

AllHome sales down almost 11 per cent in the first quarter

Philippine home improvement retailer AllHome Corp. saw revenues fall 10.9 per cent in the first quarter as it noted a …

Distribution31. May 2023

AFEB survey

Spanish DIY manufacturers expect growth in 2023

Spanish manufacturers of DIY products are optimistic about the year 2023, at least that is how a survey by their association AFEB …

Distribution31. May 2023

Federation of Garden and Leisure Manufacturers

Charlie Parker retires after over 37 years

After over 37 years in the gardening and leisure industry (over 23 years of which have been at Gardenex), Charlie Parker has retired, as …

Suppliers30. May 2023

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

Clas Ohlson grows by 3 per cent in 2022/2023

Groupe BMR from Canada is a new member of Arena

6 per cent increase for Dutch DIY stores in the first quarter

Second edition of Expo DIY - Smart Green Home in Bucharest

Third year of crisis: new diy statistics under the sign of inflation and war

IPM celebrates anniversary with new slogan

Kingfisher France and Mr. Bricolage set up purchasing company Unio

AllHome sales down almost 11 per cent in the first quarter

Spanish DIY manufacturers expect growth in 2023

Charlie Parker retires after over 37 years

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