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Early heatwave boosts sales in some sectors

German mid-year industry figures more positive

DIY stores in Germany significantly improved their sales performance in the second quarter compared with the first few months of the year. With turnover of EUR 6.46 bn, they remained only marginally – by 0.1 per cent – …

Distribution14. August 2026

First half of the year

DIY stores in Austria exactly on a par with the previous year

In Austria, half-year turnover for DIY stores, at EUR 1.63 bn, remained exactly (0.0 per cent) at the previous year’s …

Distribution14. August 2026

Half-year figures for DIY stores

Significant growth on a like-for-like basis in Switzerland

In the second quarter, Swiss DIY stores recorded turnover figures just below the previous year’s level, but posted …

Distribution14. August 2026

Urban Gardening

Gardening isn’t a question of square metres

Urban gardening is hugely popular – across much of Europe. A study shows that for many people, it serves as a retreat from everyday city…

Distribution14. August 2026

Second quarter

Cencosud grows with home improvement

The home improvement division of the Chilean retail group Cencosud has recently seen growth. In its home market of Chile, it closed the second …

Distribution13. August 2026

Economic Model

Europe 2040

Theresa Schleicher is designing a new economic future for the continent. At first glance, that sounds daunting. Yet the trade expert sees cause for: optimism.

Distribution13. August 2026

Medical reasons

Home Depot chief Ted Decker to take a temporary leave

Home Depot will have to manage without its chief for a while. Ted Decker, President and CEO, is to take a temporary medical …

Distribution12. August 2026

Homie AI

AI colleague at the DIY store

A digital colleague who takes over the advisory role after closing time – that’s how the AI-powered assistant Homie AI can be described.

Distribution12. August 2026

U.S. Census Bureau

US market grows by 3.9 per cent in the first half of the year

The broader home improvement market in the US grew significantly in the first half of 2026. This is according to the …

Distribution11. August 2026

International growth

Mr. Bricolage’s turnover in France slumps

The French DIY group Mr. Bricolage has closed the first half of 2026 with a significant drop in turnover. Its 1,065 stores and online shop…

Distribution11. August 2026

Dachser

Logistics à la française

The global logistics provider’s industry-specific solution, Dachser DIY Logistics, is also tailored to the needs of the French market and its links to …

Distribution11. August 2026

Organic growth of 11 per cent

Clas Ohlson starts the financial year with a quarterly increase

The Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson has started its 2026/2027 financial year, which began in May, with a quarterly …

Distribution7. August 2026

Benelux continues to decline

Toolstation sees growth only in the UK in the first half of the year

The British Toolstation chain, which primarily targets professionals, increased its turnover by 1.7 per cent in…

Distribution5. August 2026

Obi Group Holding

Wackerbauer returns to Hungary as Country Manager

There has been a change in leadership at Obi in Hungary. On 3 August 2026, Christoph Wackerbauer returned to head up the Hungarian…

Distribution4. August 2026

Half-year figures

June brings growth for the German DIY sector

After months of declining or stagnant sales, June has brought a rise in turnover for the DIY sector in Germany. In nominal terms, the …

Distribution4. August 2026

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Significant growth on a like-for-like basis in Switzerland

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Home Depot chief Ted Decker to take a temporary leave

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June brings growth for the German DIY sector

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