The German trading group Tengelmann, parent company of Germany's DIY market leader Obi, is relocating its corporate headquarters from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Munich, the company has announced. It explains that the …
Online up 21 per cent
Kingfisher sales rise by 20 per cent in the first half of the year
Kingfisher has increased its sales in the first half of financial year 2021/2022 compared to the same period last…
Chile and South America
Sodimac doubles sales in second quarter
The home improvement division of the Chilean retail group Falabella doubled its sales in the second quarter. Compared to the same period …
Anniversary in Las Vegas
75th National Hardware Show in October
The 75th edition of the National Hardware Show, which was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, is now to take place from 21 to 23 …
Sales increase over 2019
French garden market down 14 per cent in July compared with last year
Sales in the French garden market were down by 14 per cent in July as compared with July 2020, when consumer …
Australia
Bunnings subsidiary Adelaide Tools to become Tool Kit Depot
Bunnings announces that Adelaide Tools will become Tool Kit Depot, positioning the professional tools business for …
Online sales up 80 per cent
Mr. Bricolage records 19 per cent increase in sales in the first six months
The French franchise group Mr. Bricolage had sales totalling EUR 1.2596 bn in the first half of 2021. …
Chile, Argentina, Colombia
Cencosud reports a sales increase of 43 per cent in second quarter
The home improvement division of Chilean retail group Cencosud has increased its second-quarter sales in 2021 by …
1st Virtual DIY Summit
Second conference day: sustainability, data, culture
Sustainability was one of the focal points on the second day of the 1st DIY-Summit organised by the two international …
DIY and specialist trade
Hornbach starts new format for floorings in the Netherlands
In the Dutch town of Kerkrade, Hornbach is starting a new format, this year still, with "Hornbach Vloeren". It…