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“Stop being faint-hearted”

Merry Christmas!

“Stop being faint-hearted, banish lamentation” ("Lasset das Zagen, verbannet die Klage") is a line from the opening chorus of Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio. Easier said than done in these times, which have …

Distribution23. December 2025

E-commerce segment growing rapidly

French lead recommerce ranking for DIY and home

The e-commerce segment recommerce increased its gross trading volume in Europe by 18 per cent to EUR 121 bn between 2024 and 2025. …

Distribution22. December 2025

Successor to Thierry Garnier

Hubo CEO Erwin Van Osta is the new Edra President

The European DIY Association (Edra) has a new president. Erwin Van Osta, owner and CEO of the Belgian DIY chain Hubo, was elected …

Distribution19. December 2025

Up 0.4 per cent in Germany

Hornbach generates 2.5 per cent more DIY sales in the third quarter

The German Hornbach Group achieved a 2.5 per cent increase in sales compared to the same period last year with …

Distribution19. December 2025

Larger professional departments

Rona converts its last stores to Rona+

Canadian DIY group Rona is converting a further ten locations to its Rona+ concept. These are the last ten conversions. They include one …

Distribution16. December 2025

Housing construction in decline

The Russian DIY market is shrinking

The Russian DIY market is in crisis. After initial signs in the spring, it declined in the second half of the year. This is according to author …

Distribution16. December 2025

Russia

War and crisis

The housing market is in decline, flats are getting smaller, customer footfall is falling and inflation remains high. This is also affecting the DIY sector in the …

Distribution16. December 2025

Customer loyalty programme

Cyber attack on Leroy Merlin

The French DIY chain Leroy Merlin has been the victim of a hacker attack. According to numerous newspapers and the industry service Zepros, the attack …

Distribution15. December 2025

Creator Portal

Home Depot connects Influencers with home improvement enthusiasts

Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced the launch of the Home Depot Creator portal, …

Distribution12. December 2025

Spare parts and advice

Castorama provides online support for repairs

French DIY chain Castorama has launched two new websites designed to promote sustainability through repair and longer product use. At …

Distribution11. December 2025

Home Improvement Report

Between stabilization and decline

Between stabilization and declineThe new edition of the Home Improvement Report 2025 was published in mid-October, showing an international …

Distribution11. December 2025

Six months

Clas Ohlson increases sales by 7 per cent

The Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson reported identical sales growth rates for the second quarter (August to October) and the entire first…

Distribution10. December 2025

Third quarter

Hornbach: Sales growth slows, earnings decline

Although the German Hornbach Group increased its sales in the third quarter, it expects earnings to decline. Based on preliminary …

Distribution9. December 2025

Adeo Group

Sánchez moves from Brazil to Leroy Merlin Italy

Leroy Merlin Italia has a new boss. Ignacio Sánchez Villares is moving within the Adeo Group from Leroy Merlin Brazil to Italy as …

Distribution9. December 2025

4.5 per cent in the third quarter

Dutch DIY stores show significant growth up to September

DIY stores in the Netherlands had a positive third quarter. Their sales were 4.5 per cent higher than in the same period …

Distribution9. December 2025

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Russia

War and crisis

The housing market is in decline, flats are getting smaller, customer footfall is falling and …

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FN Neuhofer

Moving forward in big steps

“FN Neuhofer goes America”: That was the latest major step taken by the Austrian wood specialist, …

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Statistics

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

While the total gardening sales area in Germany grew in 2024, the top DIY store operators saw a …

Garden

Russia

War and crisis

The housing market is in decline, flats are getting smaller, customer footfall is falling and …

Distribution16. December 2025

Home Improvement Report

Between stabilization and decline

Between stabilization and declineThe new edition of the Home Improvement Report 2025 was published …

Distribution11. December 2025

Obi

The beaver is spreading

New Obi stores have been added in Switzerland this year. The Germans seized the opportunity when …

Distribution9. December 2025

Merry Christmas!

French lead recommerce ranking for DIY and home

Hubo CEO Erwin Van Osta is the new Edra President

Hornbach generates 2.5 per cent more DIY sales in the third quarter

Rona converts its last stores to Rona+

The Russian DIY market is shrinking

War and crisis

Cyber attack on Leroy Merlin

Home Depot connects Influencers with home improvement enthusiasts

Castorama provides online support for repairs

Between stabilization and decline

Clas Ohlson increases sales by 7 per cent

Hornbach: Sales growth slows, earnings decline

Sánchez moves from Brazil to Leroy Merlin Italy

Dutch DIY stores show significant growth up to September

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War and crisis

Moving forward in big steps

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

War and crisis

Between stabilization and decline

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