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Archimedes’ lever
DIY International3e AG
Archimedes’ lever

The Austrian retail group has named its new advisory tool after the Greek mathematician. CEO Bernhard Reiter explains how it works.

Distribution29. June 2026
Mixed Q1 results for Indonesian home improvement retailers
DIY International
Mixed Q1 results for Indonesian home improvement retailers

It was a mixed bag of first quarter results for Indonesian home improvement retailers as some saw sales soar in the …

Distribution26. June 2026
In the competition’s quarry
DIY InternationalHornbach
In the competition’s quarry

In an environment characterised by falling turnover, Hornbach is pushing ahead with its expansion into Serbia and also sees a "quarry for growth" …

Distribution26. June 2026
Retail purchasing power in Europe ranges from 3,849 to 12,518 euros per inhabitant
NIQ survey
Retail purchasing power in Europe ranges from 3,849 to 12,518 euros per inhabitant

Average retail purchasing power in Europe stands at EUR 6,714 per inhabitant. However, there are …

Distribution25. June 2026
Hornbach reports a 4.7 per cent increase in DIY store sales
DIY InternationalFirst quarter
Hornbach reports a 4.7 per cent increase in DIY store sales

Hornbach DIY stores generated turnover of around EUR 1.9 bn in the first quarter of 2026 (1 March to 31 May); this …

Distribution19. June 2026
Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group roll out pet category in DIY stores
DIY InternationalStrategic partnership
Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group roll out pet category in DIY stores

Italian pet retailer Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group have signed a strategic partnership to develop and strengthen …

Distribution19. June 2026
The invention of Convergion
DIY InternationalWhite paper
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
„It‘s all about understanding customer needs“
DIY InternationalRetail 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
Hellweg and Baywa Bau & Garten enter into self-administered insolvency 
DIY International4,200 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
Store tour visiting six locations in Amsterdam
DIY InternationalFour 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
DIY stores in France down 1.4 per cent
DIY InternationalMarket 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
Do not disturb
DIY InternationalObi
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
Spun off Hoa Sen Home eyes public listing in the next 2 to 5 years
DIY InternationalVietnam
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
Strong abroad
DIY InternationalStatistics
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
Mr. DIY brings brands under Chinese lifestyle retailer to Indonesia
DIY InternationalAfter 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
How are French DIY retailers developing?
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Archimedes’ lever
DIY International3e AG
Archimedes’ lever

The Austrian retail group has named its new advisory tool after the Greek mathematician. CEO …

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Global campaign for perfect paint edges
Kip
Global campaign for perfect paint edges

Frogtape aims to strengthen its brand presence worldwide. One measure involves expanding and …

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Green Gets Under Your Skin
IPM Garden Study
Green Gets Under Your Skin

A new study shows: People want more escape from everyday life. This is where the garden trade can …

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The invention of Convergion
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Distribution17. June 2026