Forbes sees 8 DIY stores among top employers worldwide
Forbes has released its new list of the world's best employers in 2022. For the ranking, 150 000 full-time and part-time employees from 57 countries working for multinational companies and institutions were surveyed. …
Administration and logistics locations
Obi headquarters cuts 150 jobs
The German DIY market leader Obi is cutting 150 jobs at its central administration and logistics locations in Germany. The employees that this …
In Brașov
First new Dedeman opening this year
Romanian market leader Dedeman completed its first new opening this year on Friday, 21 October 2022. In Brașov in the centre of the country, the…
UK
Wickes stagnant in third quarter of 2022
Sales at UK home improvement retailer Wickes stagnated at 0.0 per cent growth in the third quarter of 2022. The company also announced that…
"Cooperative collaboration"
Obi bundles central purchasing processes in new category management
As part of the transformation process across the entire company, Obi, the German DIY retailing market leader, is…
-5.3 per cent
Byggmax sales in the third quarter below last year's level
In the third quarter of the current year, the Swedish DIY group Byggmax turned over SEK 2.273 bn (EUR 207 mio), 5.3 per …
15 000 visitors
Premiere of Taiwan International Tools & Hardware Expo
The first edition of the Taiwan International Tools & Hardware Expo (TiTE) took place from 12 to 14 October and …
Focused on the skilled trades
The Home Depot launches jobseeker platform
The Home Depot, the DIY market leader in the U.S. and worldwide, has launched a new jobseeker marketplace created to connect skilled …
Awards at the International Pet Conference in Bologna
The Personality of the Year Award went to Dr Rowena Arzt, Head of Exhibitions at Interzoo organiser WZF. The prize for Best …
Opening in Spain
Leroy Merlin showroom for doors, windows and wardrobes
In the Spanish city of Gijón, the French chain Leroy Merlin has opened a small-scale showroom with a new concept. On 100 m², …