Retail media is based on a core value: relevance, out of respect for the customer. Obi is now massively expanding this business area, including internationally.
First quarter
Italy’s DIY stores see growth in the gardening sector
DIY stores in Italy recorded growth in the gardening sector during the first quarter of 2026: overall, they generated turnover…
Sopro
Optimistic
In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional sectors. The building materials manufacturer bucked the trend in a …
Vietnam
Spun off Hoa Sen Home eyes public listing in the next 2 to 5 years
Vietnam’s Hoa Sen Home, which was recently spun off from parent company Hoa Sen Group, is looking to go public in…
Barbecues, camping stoves, gas cookers
Two-thirds of gas appliances fail EU tests
An EU-funded test of selected gas appliances, such as barbecues, gas cookers and camping stoves, found that 73 per cent of them did not …
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Home Improvement Report Retail Worldwide 2025
The statistics report for the international DIY industry in collaboration with EDRA /ghin und HIMA.
It shows sales trends, location figures and floor space turnover of more than 600 distribution lines worldwide.