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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

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

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 2027, he will take up the position …

Distribution13. October 2026

Home Improvement Report 2026

Global home improvement market down for the third year running

The global home improvement market contracted in 2025 for the third year running. Specifically, the combined turnover…

Distribution9. October 2026

DIY growing at a slower rate

Asian platforms are losing market share in the German e-commerce sector

Following the abolition of the EUR 150 duty-free threshold for parcels sent to the European Union, the major…

Distribution9. October 2026

Chilean Falabella Group

Sodimac increases sales in second quarter

Falabella’s home improvement business Sodimac increased its revenues by 3.8 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026. …

Distribution6. October 2026

Malaysian retail chain

Mr. DIY set to launch in Hungary and the Czech Republic

The Malaysian retail chain Mr. DIY is on the verge of entering the markets in Hungary and the Czech Republic. The Malaysian …

Distribution6. October 2026

"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 …

Distribution6. October 2026

Market overview

What it takes to make it in Vietnam

As a retail market, Vietnam is a study in complexity amid opportunities. As Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy, it has a middle class that…

Distribution6. October 2026

Turnaround 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 …

Distribution2. October 2026

Predecessor 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

Ace Home Center Vietnam

"There’s no shortcut to building customer trust"

With more than two decades of experience in emerging home improvement markets, Ace Home Center Vietnam managing director Allan Rey …

Distribution2. October 2026

Q&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

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, the turnover …

Distribution30. September 2026

Market 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 months of its financial year (1 March 2026 …

Distribution29. September 2026

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"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 …

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French garden market

Too hot for gardening

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

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French garden market

Too hot for gardening

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

Garden14. October 2026

Eleko

When Manufacturer Invisibility Becomes a Retailer Risk

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

Suppliers14. October 2026

"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 …

Distribution6. October 2026

Toolstation continues to grow in the UK

Lower turnover despite higher volumes in France

Sebastian Gundel to become Kingfisher’s new CEO

Global home improvement market down for the third year running

Asian platforms are losing market share in the German e-commerce sector

Sodimac increases sales in second quarter

Mr. DIY set to launch in Hungary and the Czech Republic

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

What it takes to make it in Vietnam

German DIY sector sees only nominal growth in August

Alain Ménard appointed new CEO of Rona

"There’s no shortcut to building customer trust"

No shortcuts to building credibility in home improvement, says Ace veteran

Global home improvement market contracted by 2.1 per cent in 2025

Hornbach DIY stores see increased sales

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