IPM Essen has ended with an increase in visitor numbers. Significantly more than 40,000 visitors came to the leading trade fair for the global horticultural industry in Essen (Germany). This is 11 per cent more than a …
Fourth quarter up 7.6 per cent
Byggmax turnover falls by 2.1 per cent in 2024
The Swedish DIY group Byggmax closed the past financial year 2024 with a 2.1 per cent decline in sales. Like-for-like sales fell by 2…
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APS 2025: More than 700 exhibitors have already registered
Asia-Pacific Sourcing once again opens its doors in Cologne from 11 to 13 March 2025. More than 700 exhibitors will be …
New format in France
Mr. Bricolage Relais aims to become the market leader in proximity stores
The French franchise group Mr Bricolage has announced a new convenience store concept under the Mr. …
Early bird discount until the end of May
Start of registration for the International Hardware Fair
The preparations for the upcoming International Hardware Fair from March 3 to 6, 2026 in Cologne are in full progress. …
Starting in April
Obi Group acquires Migros stores
The Obi Group is acquiring the ten existing Obi stores in Switzerland that Migros previously operated under a franchising system, plus a Migros Obi…
IPM Essen
Satisfied start to the IPM 2025
The 41st International Plant Fair (IPM) in Essen started yesterday with a well-attended but not overcrowded day. Until Friday, more than 1,400 …
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Screwfix opens its 29th and 30th store in France
Screwfix, a UK based retailer owned by Kingfisher, announced the opening of two new stores in France, more specifically in the H…
British DIY chain
Wickes' retail business grows by 1.9 per cent
The British DIY group Wickes achieved an increase in sales of 1.9 per cent to GBP 1.2123 bn (EUR 1.4446 bn) in its Retail division …
Austria
Garden centre chain Bellaflora becomes BHB member
The Austrian garden centre chain Bellaflora is a new retail member of the German industry association BHB. The company was founded…