International Hardware Fair India to be launched in 2023
The first edition of the International Hardware Fair India "powered by Eisenwarenmesse" will be held at the Pragati Maidan Conference and Exhibition Centre in New Delhi, India, from 2 to 4 December 2023. The new B2B …
+16,6 per cent to 2019
Kingfisher sales shrank by 4.1 per cent in H1 2022
UK-based Kingfisher's sales were down by 2.8 per cent year-on-year in H1 2022. Like-for-like sales also fell by 4.1 per cent, …
CEO Verónica Valdez
Promart considers expansion into Ecuador
Peruvian home improvement chain Promart is considering entering the market in neighbouring Ecuador. CEO Verónica Valdez said this in an …
Hybrid event
Next edition of Fastener Taiwan to be held in May 2023
The sixth edition of the Taiwan International Fastener Show (Fastener Taiwan) will be staged from 3 to 5 May 2023 in …
822 Mio. British pounds
Wickes revenue in first half year 2022 grew by 1.3 per cent
Wickes has reported a revenue growth of 1.3 per cent to GBP 822.3 mio (approx. EUR 945.7 mio.) for its first half year …
No plans for e-commerce
Mr. DIY Turkey COO: More time spent at home, new generation shaping industry
The younger generation's consumption habits are transforming the home improvement industry, the country…
State funeral
Logos in black and closed stores in the UK
In the UK, Kingfisher's B&Q stores and Screwfix locations, as well as Wickes stores, will be closed next Monday, 19 September 2022, …
Switzerland
Online shop of Coop Bau + Hobby now under the Jumbo brand
The online shop of the Swiss DIY chain Coop Bau + Hobby has now switched to the Jumbo brand. Last year, Coop took over the…
Canada
New showroom concept in the Rona network
A member of the Rona Group in Canada, which belongs to Lowe's, has opened a first location for an appliance store with a showroom concept. …
DIY Boulevard longer than ever
Internationale Eisenwarenmesse in Cologne again after four and a half years
The Internationale Eisenwarenmesse in Cologne will be held again for the first time in four and a half …