B&Q: Like-for-like growth of almost eleven per cent
Kingfisher increases sales growth in DIY business worldwide by 14.5 per cent. There was some disappointment on the UK side about the figures contributed by Castorama in France
Home furnishings at Sainsbury’s
A new range is being tested. The market volume in this sector in the United Kingdom has grown by 22 per cent over the last five years
France in the black again
In February the French DIY and building stores increased their sales by 7.4 per cent in comparison with the same period last year
Popular timber trade fair
Carrefour International du Bois, at Nantes from 29 to 31 May, expects 2 000 more visitors than two years ago
Merger in Denmark
Ditas and Dendek are planning to join forces. The members of the cooperatives have already given their consent
New elections for Hornbach’s supervisory boards
Now that Kingfisher has a stake in Hornbach the British partners are to be given three seats on the supervisory boards of the …
Biggest-ever Super Catena
The franchising chain has plans for twelve new openings or extensions during the current year
Fasteners and fixings fair
The F & F Expo is set for 25 and 26 September in Brussels
European DIY Trade Association
The trade associations from Germany, France and Britain are inviting participants to their inaugural meeting . The new body is open to members from …
Positive forecast for private labels
A PLMA symposium perceives further opportunities for growth in the DIY sector, since big DIY chains have declared their readiness to invest in …