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Vietnam

Hoa Sen Home falls short of usual revenue contribution to parent company

Hoa Sen Home, the recently formed home improvement subsidiary of Vietnam’s Hoa Sen Group (HSG), contributed less to the overall take of its parent company in the third quarter compared to its share before its spinoff, …

Distribution17. September 2026

Ambiente, Christmasworld, Creativeworld

Industry index documents the strain caused by uncertainties

Above all, global uncertainties, rising production and procurement costs, as well as tariffs and trade restrictions, are…

Suppliers17. September 2026

Market overview

New bathrooms are needed

The demand for bathroom renovations in Germany is high – as Hornbach and My Hammer have discovered. The management consultancy Titze highlights the latest …

Distribution4. September 2026

January to May 2026

Italian DIY stores maintain their turnover

DIY stores in Italy reported stable turnover in the first half of the year. From January to May 2026, they generated a turnover of 2.504…

Distribution16. September 2026

New store openings and refurbishments

Wickes plans further expansion

The British DIY chain Wickes plans to open a further four or five new stores this year and refurbish twelve outlets. Seven to nine new store openings…

Distribution15. September 2026