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Six new stores in spring

Rusta opened three new stores in one day

The Swedish chain Rusta is starting the spring with a phase of expansion: the discount store has planned to open a total of six new stores. The 220th Rusta store was opened in Upplands-Bro, Sweden, at the beginning of …

Distribution27. March 2025

Down 1.5 per cent

Kingfisher falls short of previous year's sales in 2024/2025

The British DIY group Kingfisher fell short of the previous year's sales in the 2024/2025 financial year (ending 31 …

Distribution26. March 2025

ISH Frankfurt, Germany

More sustainability with AI

ISH is being given a new structure: in future, the trade fair will be divided into eight solution areas. Across all areas, the focus will be on …

Events19. March 2025

BHB/GfK figures 2024

DIY store sales in Austria grow by 0.9 per cent

Unlike their neighbours in Germany and Switzerland, DIY stores in Austria closed 2024 with an increase in sales. Compared to the …

Distribution26. March 2025

Down 3.9 per cent

Swiss DIY sales fall for the third year in a row

DIY retail in Switzerland shrank for the third year in a row in 2024. The sector's turnover fell by 3.9 per cent, resulting in a …

Distribution26. March 2025

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Europe

Climate neutrality in existing buildings in the EU

Three million residential buildings would have to be renovated annually

Edra/Ghin president Thierry Garnier

For the benefit of the industry – and the planet

Global DIY-Summit 2023 in Berlin

Visions against uncertainty

Topic focus

Europe

Climate neutrality in existing buildings in the EU

Three million residential buildings would have to be renovated annually

In the member states of the European Union, more than three million residential buildings per year …

Suppliers10. August 2023

Edra/Ghin president Thierry Garnier

For the benefit of the industry – and the planet

Distribution2. August 2023

Global DIY-Summit 2023 in Berlin

Visions against uncertainty

Events2. August 2023

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Down 1.5 per cent

Kingfisher falls short of previous year's sales in 2024/2025

The British DIY group Kingfisher fell short of the previous year's sales in the 2024/2025 financial…

Distribution26. March 2025

Rather restrained

Consumers in Europe are continuing to invest in their homes. But they are getting more cautious

Distribution20. July 2012

BHB/GfK figures 2024

DIY store sales in Austria grow by 0.9 per cent

Unlike their neighbours in Germany and Switzerland, DIY stores in Austria closed 2024 with an …

Distribution26. March 2025

“From here, a better future”

In Indonesia, Azko is the new Ace

Former Ace Hardware stores in Indonesia now go by the name Azko, formally ending the American home …

Distribution

Tesa

Innovation, sustainability, brand strength

Tesa is introducing new product ranges and investing in its brand - ‘extremely successfully’, says …

Suppliers

IPM Essen

Plant Power at IPM Express

This year, IPM Essen will be offering new formats on the subject of plants. In addition, the hall …

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Rusta opened three new stores in one day

Kingfisher falls short of previous year's sales in 2024/2025

More sustainability with AI

DIY store sales in Austria grow by 0.9 per cent

Swiss DIY sales fall for the third year in a row

Three million residential buildings would have to be renovated annually

For the benefit of the industry – and the planet

Visions against uncertainty

Kingfisher falls short of previous year's sales in 2024/2025

Rather restrained

DIY store sales in Austria grow by 0.9 per cent

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In Indonesia, Azko is the new Ace

Innovation, sustainability, brand strength

Plant Power at IPM Express