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Denmark and Panama

Silvan and Cochez Novey join Edra/Ghin

Edra/Ghin has two new members: Silvan from Denmark and the Cochez Novey group from Panama have joined the international DIY trade association.Silvan currently has 43 locations throughout Denmark. The main target group …

Distribution16. February 2023

CEO Sebastian Gundel

Obi aims to reach EUR 10 bn mark in five years

Obi wants to reach the EUR 10 bn sales mark in five years. This was stated by CEO Sebastian Gundel in the podcast on the German …

Distribution15. February 2023

May to January

Clas Ohlson reports 3 per cent increase after nine months

A 3 per cent increase has been reported by Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson for the first nine months of its 2022/2023 …

Distribution14. February 2023

Southeast Turkey and Northern Syria

Bauhaus transports emergency aid, donations in kind and materials to the earthquake region

The German DIY chain Bauhaus has joined forces with its Turkish colleagues from its store…

Distribution14. February 2023

After six years

Byggmax boss Mattias Ankarberg leaves the company and the industry

Byggmax boss Mattias Ankarberg is leaving the company. After six years as president and CEO at the helm of the …

Distribution13. February 2023

Online talk and fundraising appeal by Ken Hughes

ManoMano focuses more on sustainability and Second Life

The online marketplace ManoMano is currently focusing more on the topics of product sustainability and second life, i.e. the…

Distribution13. February 2023

Tool trade

Austrian 3e AG increased sales by 3.7 per cent in 2022

The Austrian cooperative 3e AG has had what it claims is the most successful financial year in its history. Sales grew by 3.…

Distribution10. February 2023

Up 10.5 per cent on 2019

Italian DIY market grew by 1.4 per cent in 2022

The Italian DIY market grew by 1.4 per cent year-on-year in 2022 to reach a volume of EUR 5.3 bn. Compared with the pre-Covid year …

Distribution9. February 2023

Switzerland

Landi store sales down by 1.2 per cent in 2022

Sales at the 270 Landi stores in Switzerland fell by 1.2 per cent year-on-year to CHF1.528 bn (EUR 1.535 bn) in 2022. Commenting on …

Distribution8. February 2023

Continued cooperation with Coferdroza

Spanish shareholder Coarco leaves Hagebau

German cooperative Hagebau and Spanish hardware cooperative Coarco terminated their cooperation as of 31 January 2023. Hagebau …

Distribution8. February 2023

Three-generation study

How has the American DIY market changed?

The Farnsworth Group surveyed do-it-yourselfers in the United States about what has changed in the way they research, find, select and …

Distribution7. February 2023

Northern France

Leroy Merlin trials a counter for the professionals

The French DIY market leader Leroy Merlin is trialling a counter for professional tradespeople. At its location in Neuville en …

Distribution6. February 2023

Plus 22.8 per cent compared with 2019

Wickes increases 2022 sales by 3.5 per cent compared with 2021

The UK DIY chain Wickes ended 2022 with like-for-like sales growth of 3.5 per cent. While sales in the core segment …

Distribution1. February 2023

Like-for-like -12.2 per cent

Byggmax turnover down by 5 per cent, company does not intend to pay a dividend

The Swedish Byggmax Group's turnover in the past financial year was 5.0 per cent lower than in the …

Distribution1. February 2023

Annual Report 2022

Tractor Supply grows by 11.6 per cent in 2022

Tractor Supply, rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has reported financial results for fiscal year 2022. Net sales …

Distribution31. January 2023

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Mr. DIY set to open in two new markets in 2023

The Malaysian retail chain plans to continue its expansion not only in Asia, but also in Europe. As…

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FN Neuhofer

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FN Neuhofer completed construction work on its headquarters in Zell am Moos (Austria) in spring 202…

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Adjusting to inflation

Mr. DIY Malaysia gears up for challenging 2023

As the shoppers’ spending power is affected by the impact of geopolitical tensions and …

Distribution10. May 2023

Silvan and Cochez Novey join Edra/Ghin

Obi aims to reach EUR 10 bn mark in five years

Clas Ohlson reports 3 per cent increase after nine months

Bauhaus transports emergency aid, donations in kind and materials to the earthquake region

Byggmax boss Mattias Ankarberg leaves the company and the industry

ManoMano focuses more on sustainability and Second Life

Austrian 3e AG increased sales by 3.7 per cent in 2022

Italian DIY market grew by 1.4 per cent in 2022

Landi store sales down by 1.2 per cent in 2022

Spanish shareholder Coarco leaves Hagebau

How has the American DIY market changed?

Leroy Merlin trials a counter for the professionals

Wickes increases 2022 sales by 3.5 per cent compared with 2021

Byggmax turnover down by 5 per cent, company does not intend to pay a dividend

Tractor Supply grows by 11.6 per cent in 2022

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