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Bricoman becomes Tecnomat in France too
DIY InternationalPro distribution chain
Bricoman becomes Tecnomat in France too

The French building materials chain Bricoman is changing its name to Tecnomat. This means that the parent company Adeo is taking the same step it did in Italy three years ago. The professional distribution chain …

Distribution31. October 2025
HomePro continues to lag behind last year's level
Tariffs, border conflict, rainy season
HomePro continues to lag behind last year's level

The Thai DIY chain HomePro saw a slight decline in sales in the third quarter. Sales volume amounted to THB 15.52245 bn (EUR 412.…

Distribution29. October 2025
Wickes reports strong third quarter
DIY InternationalUp 6.9 per cent
Wickes reports strong third quarter

British DIY chain Wickes has reported strong year-on-year growth for the third quarter. The group increased its turnover by 6.9 per cent to GBP …

Distribution27. October 2025
Byggmax loses sales in the third quarter
DIY InternationalSmall increase in Sweden
Byggmax loses sales in the third quarter

Revenue for the Swedish DIY store group Byggmax fell in the third quarter. At SEK 1.949 bn (EUR 178.8 mio), it was 0.8 per cent below the …

Distribution27. October 2025
Webinar on Home Improvement Report 2025
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Webinar on Home Improvement Report 2025

In a free webinar on November 20 entitled “Between Stabilization and Decline,” the editorial team at diyinternational.com will present the …

Distribution23. October 2025
German cooperative Bauvista expands into Poland
DIY InternationalCollaboration with Sieć Budowlana
German cooperative Bauvista expands into Poland

The German cooperative Bauvista is gaining members in Poland. The Polish cooperative Sieć Budowlana will begin collaborating with …

Distribution23. October 2025
Significant differences in purchasing power  throughout Europe
DIY InternationalIncrease compared to the previous year
Significant differences in purchasing power  throughout Europe

The average per capita purchasing power in Europe will increase to EUR 20,291 in 2025, according to a NIQ …

Distribution22. October 2025
Ikea sales down 1.6 per cent
DIY InternationalOnline share increased
Ikea sales down 1.6 per cent

The Ingka Group reports a decline in Ikea's retail sales for the 2024/2025 financial year (ending 31 August 2025). The furniture chain generated Euro …

Distribution20. October 2025
Marketplaces in Europe on the rise
DIY InternationalCross-border e-commerce
Marketplaces in Europe on the rise

In 2024/2025, the European cross-border e-commerce market reached a volume of EUR 358.7 billion, of which EUR 247.5 billion, or 70 per cent, was …

Distribution17. October 2025
“We want to grow in Switzerland”
DIY InternationalBauhaus
“We want to grow in Switzerland”

It's not just about language and format: Christoph Theler, CEO of Bauhaus Switzerland, explains what's new at the new location in Losone.

Distribution16. October 2025
Global home improvement market shrank by 1.9 percent in 2024
Between stabilization and decline
Global home improvement market shrank by 1.9 percent in 2024

The global home improvement market shrank by 1.9 percent in 2024. The main reason for this development is the market …

Distribution15. October 2025
German DIY store association BHB has a new board spokesperson
Peter Abraham from Eurobaustoff
German DIY store association BHB has a new board spokesperson

The German DIY store association BHB has a new board spokesperson. The five current members of the BHB board have …

Distribution15. October 2025
Bauhaus in Italian
DIY InternationalBauhaus
Bauhaus in Italian

And in a small space: Bauhaus has taken over two Do it + Garden locations in Switzerland. One of these has enabled it to expand into Ticino.

Distribution14. October 2025
Obi centralises purchasing
DIY InternationalHigher share of own brands
Obi centralises purchasing

Obi is partially realigning its purchasing strategy. From 2026, the German DIY store group will change its responsibilities and processes with regard to …

Distribution10. October 2025
Do it Best increases turnover by 6.1 per cent
DIY InternationalFollowing acquisition of True Value
Do it Best increases turnover by 6.1 per cent

The US hardware cooperative Do it Best, which acquired its competitor True Value a year ago, reports consolidated net sales of USD 4…

Distribution10. October 2025
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“We want to grow in Switzerland”
DIY InternationalBauhaus
“We want to grow in Switzerland”

It's not just about language and format: Christoph Theler, CEO of Bauhaus Switzerland, explains …

Distribution
Moving forward in big steps
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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Plant Power at IPM Express
 IPM Essen
Plant Power at IPM Express

This year, IPM Essen will be offering new formats on the subject of plants. In addition, the hall …

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Distribution16. October 2025
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Bauhaus in Italian

And in a small space: Bauhaus has taken over two Do it + Garden locations in Switzerland. One of …

Distribution14. October 2025
Moving forward in big steps
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Moving forward in big steps

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

Suppliers9. October 2025