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Toolstation continues to grow in the UK

Benelux in decline

Toolstation continues to grow in the UK

Toolstation, the pro-oriented sales channel of the British building materials group Travis Perkins, continues to grow in the UK but is still seeing a decline in turnover in the Benelux countries. In the third quarter, T…

Distribution15. October 2026

Flex Seal launches in the UK

American brand

Flex Seal launches in the UK

The US manufacturer Flex Seal announced the UK launch of its family of rubberised waterproof sealants, tapes and adhesives. The products will be …

Suppliers15. October 2026

Yueh-Chi, a versatile expert in pneumatic tools

Over 30 years’ experience

Yueh-Chi, a versatile expert in pneumatic tools

The Taiwanese manufacturer supplies customers in Europe, the USA, Japan and the Middle East. Above all, the company prioritises the …

Suppliers25. September 2026

Lower turnover despite higher volumes in France

January to July

Lower turnover despite higher volumes in France

Although sales volumes have grown in the DIY market in France, turnover has fallen. In the first seven months of the year, the …

Distribution14. October 2026

Too hot for gardening

French garden market

Too hot for gardening

The sweltering and parched summer has ruined business for garden centres in France. DIY stores, on the other hand, have seen an upturn. After all, they hardly…

Garden14. October 2026

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Topic focus

Europe

Kingfisher/Edra

Building a culture of agility and speed

Virtual DIY-Summit

Tariffs and other adversities

Global DIY Summit

The industry today. And in the future.

Topic focus

Europe

Building a culture of agility and speed

Kingfisher/Edra

Building a culture of agility and speed

Thierry Garnier, CEO of Kingfisher and President of Edra/Ghin, has given another interview to DIY …

Distribution11. July 2025

Virtual DIY-Summit

Tariffs and other adversities

Events23. September 2025

Global DIY Summit

The industry today. And in the future.

Distribution11. July 2025

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Lower turnover despite higher volumes in France

January to July

Lower turnover despite higher volumes in France

Although sales volumes have grown in the DIY market in France, turnover has fallen. In the first …

Distribution14. October 2026

More DIY, but not more sales

Spain - ADFB

More DIY, but not more sales

Fernando Colorado Terol, managing director of the ADFB, a Spanish DIY retailer association, reports…

Distribution10. April 2014

Sebastian Gundel to become Kingfisher’s new CEO

Departure from Obi

Sebastian Gundel to become Kingfisher’s new CEO

Sebastian Gundel, previously CEO of Obi, is to become the new head of Kingfisher. On 1 February 202…

Distribution13. October 2026

In Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy, retailing beckons – but patience is a virtue

"Come in for the long term, or don’t come at all"

In Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy, retailing beckons – but patience is a virtue

Vietnam’s home improvement market is supported by a rapidly growing economy, an expanding middle …

Distribution

When Manufacturer Invisibility Becomes a Retailer Risk

Eleko

When Manufacturer Invisibility Becomes a Retailer Risk

How project-led search and AI are changing what consumers discover and professional buyers find – …

Suppliers

Too hot for gardening

French garden market

Too hot for gardening

The sweltering and parched summer has ruined business for garden centres in France. DIY stores, on …

Garden