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German DIY sector sees only nominal growth in August
DIY InternationalTurnaround in the garden retail sector
German DIY sector sees only nominal growth in August

Following two consistently positive months, the German DIY sector saw only slight nominal growth in August. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), retail sales of metal goods, paints and coatings, and …

Distribution2. October 2026
Alain Ménard appointed new CEO of Rona
DIY InternationalPredecessor moves to parent company
Alain Ménard appointed new CEO of Rona

The Canadian DIY retailer Rona has a new CEO. Alain Ménard was appointed President and CEO with effect from 1 October 2026. He succeeds J. P…

Distribution2. October 2026
What’s driving the pet industry?
DIY InternationalInterzoo
What’s driving the pet industry?

A market in transition: Interzoo 2026 showcased a self-assured industry that knows its strengths and is setting clear trends.

Events2. September 2026
No shortcuts to building credibility in home improvement, says Ace veteran
DIY InternationalQ&A: Allan Rey Lim, managing director, Ace Home Center Vietnam 
No shortcuts to building credibility in home improvement, says Ace veteran

Having accumulated two and a half decades’ worth of experience in vastly different home improvement …

Distribution2. October 2026
International perspective has never been so easy!
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Home Improvement Report Retail Worldwide 2026

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.

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Building a culture of agility and speed
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Tariffs and other adversities
Global DIY Summit
The industry today. And in the future.
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Building a culture of agility and speed
DIY InternationalKingfisher/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
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Global home improvement market contracted by 2.1 per cent in 2025
Home Improvement Report 2026
Global home improvement market contracted by 2.1 per cent in 2025

The global home improvement market contracted in 2025 for the third consecutive year. Specifically…

Distribution30. September 2026
New bathrooms are needed
DIY InternationalMarket overview
New bathrooms are needed

The demand for bathroom renovations in Germany is high – as Hornbach and My Hammer have discovered…

Distribution4. September 2026
Hornbach DIY stores see increased sales
DIY InternationalMarket share gained
Hornbach DIY stores see increased sales

Hornbach DIY stores increased their net turnover by 5.9 per cent to EUR 3.6 bn in the first six …

Distribution29. September 2026

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No shortcuts to building credibility in home improvement, says Ace veteran
DIY InternationalQ&A: Allan Rey Lim, managing director, Ace Home Center Vietnam 
No shortcuts to building credibility in home improvement, says Ace veteran

Having accumulated two and a half decades’ worth of experience in vastly different home improvement…

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Basso provides sturdy tools for professionals
Designed for demanding applications
Basso provides sturdy tools for professionals

From construction to repair applications, through fasteners to automotive tools, the company aims …

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Anything but pessimistic
DIY Internationalgerman garden Retail sector 
Anything but pessimistic

Obi’s Head of Purchasing, Jochen Ludwig, speaks at this year’s IVG Forum Gartenmarkt. He says: ‘The…

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