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The invention of Convergion

The market has become challenging. But how can we encourage the industry to think innovatively and take risks together? Thierry Coeman has a suggestion

Distribution17. June 2026

Retail design

„It‘s all about understanding customer needs“

There is a growing gap across the retail industry between what customers expect when they shop and how retailers operate, says Elisa …

Distribution17. June 2026

4,200 employees affected

Hellweg and Baywa Bau & Garten enter into self-administered insolvency

German DIY store operator Hellweg and its subsidiary sales division, Baywa Bau & Garten, have …

Distribution17. June 2026

Four DIY stores, one specialist retailer and one garden centre

Store tour visiting six locations in Amsterdam

Four DIY stores, one specialist retailer – and, of course, a garden centre: Hornbach, Gamma, Karwei, Praxis, Bouwmaat and De Bosrand …

Distribution17. June 2026

Market leader Leroy Merlin up 0.6 per cent

DIY stores in France down 1.4 per cent

DIY stores in France recorded a further decline in turnover in 2025. Their turnover of EUR 21.823 bn was 1.4 per cent below the previous …

Distribution16. June 2026

Obi

Do not disturb

Retail media is based on a core value: relevance, out of respect for the customer. Obi is now massively expanding this business area, including internationally.

Distribution12. June 2026

Vietnam

Spun off Hoa Sen Home eyes public listing in the next 2 to 5 years

Vietnam’s Hoa Sen Home, which was recently spun off from parent company Hoa Sen Group, is looking to go public in…

Distribution11. June 2026

Statistics

Strong abroad

Even a strong performance in international business failed to help the German DIY sector achieve real growth in 2025. Crises, inflation and poor consumer sentiment …

Distribution10. June 2026

After Malaysia and Thailand

Mr. DIY brings brands under Chinese lifestyle retailer to Indonesia

After introducing brands under Chinese lifestyle retailing company KK Group to its home country of Malaysia and …

Distribution9. June 2026

Aimed at Pros

Lowe’s launches new AI tool

Lowe’s has launched „Material List“ for its professional customers, an AI-powered solution that converts handwritten notes, photos, spreadsheets and …

Distribution9. June 2026

Germany

Globus Baumarkt to restructure its senior management from October

The German DIY retailer Globus Baumarkt is restructuring its senior management board. Paulo Kadilar (62) will …

Distribution8. June 2026

Five more stores planned

Clas Ohlson opens 250th store

Swedish DIY chain Clas Ohlson has reached a new milestone, according to the company: the new store in the E-Center in Söderhamn is its 250th location…

Distribution5. June 2026

First quarter

Dutch DIY market shows significant growth

The Dutch DIY market grew by 3.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year. This is according to the …

Distribution3. June 2026

EDRA/GHIN and HIMA

Belgian co-captains

The new president of HIMA and the new president of EDRA/GHIN come from the same kingdom and know each other well. Their shared agenda is transparency.

Distribution3. June 2026