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Jochen Vogel from the Rewe Group moves up/CFO Martin Czoske also leaves

René Haßfeld is leaving Toom

René Haßfeld is leaving the German DIY store chain Toom Baumarkt on 31 July 2025. As Chairman of the Management Board, he has been at the helm of the Rewe subsidiary for seven years. According to a press release, he is …

Distribution2. July 2025

Drywall specialist

Home Depot to acquire GMS

The Home Depot has entered into a definitive agreement for its specialty trade distribution subsidiary, SRS Distribution Inc. (SRS), to acquire Gympsum …

Distribution2. July 2025

Better prospects for building materials trade

Eurobaustoff gains just under 1 per cent in retail

The retail division of German building materials co-operative Eurobaustoff increased its centrally invoiced turnover by 0.9 per …

Distribution30. June 2025

Store opened in Pretoria

Mr. DIY now operating in South Africa

Malaysian home improvement retailer Mr. DIY has opened its first branch in South Africa, cementing its entry into the African continent. The …

Distribution27. June 2025

March to May

Hornbach DIY stores report a 5.8 percent increase

The DIY stores of the German Hornbach Group increased their net sales in the first quarter (1 March to 31 May 2025) of the …

Distribution24. June 2025

Own brands and Brico Dépôt franchising

Mr. Bricolage intensifies cooperation with Kingfisher France

The cooperation between French DIY group Mr. Bricolage and British Kingfisher Group is becoming more concrete: Mr. …

Distribution23. June 2025

Garden sector grows only slightly

DIY market in the Netherlands grows in the first quarter

The Dutch DIY market closed the first quarter with a 2.5 per cent increase in sales compared to the same period last year. …

Distribution20. June 2025

Decarbonisation of the DIY industry

The industry comes together to “Make It Zero”

Last week's 11th Global DIY Summit in Lisbon was used to report on the current status of the “Make It Zero” initiative. Since last yea…

Distribution18. June 2025

Chief Business Development Officer

Adeo brings Adiba Sadik onto its Executive Committee

Im Executive Committee der französischen Baumarktgruppe Adeo hat jetzt Adiba Sadik (44) die Position des Chief Business …

Distribution16. June 2025

Kremer

Learning from Siegen

Alexander Kremer has opened his fifth natural garden centre and – once again – done things that one's not supposed to do. So why does it work?

Distribution12. June 2025

Steinhausen and Stans

Obi acquires further Do it + Garden locations

Following the integration of all existing franchise stores and the opening of a new store in Agno (Ticino) at the beginning of May, …

Distribution12. June 2025

Sweden

Clas Ohlson finished fiscal year on a strong note

Swedish DIY chain Clas Ohlson ended the fiscal year 2024/2025 (1 May 2024 to 30 April 2025) with a net sales of SEK 11.627 bn (EUR…

Distribution12. June 2025

Store tour for the Global DIY Summit

DIY stores, pro formats and a green accent in Lisbon

A store tour with five stops in the greater Lisbon area kicked off the 11th Global DIY Summit in the Portuguese capital today. …

Distribution11. June 2025

Growth in the first quarter

Kingfisher expects little impact from US tariffs

The British Kingfisher Group has commented on the US tariffs for the first time in a trading update. It states: "Kingfisher does …

Distribution10. June 2025

Philippines

Wilcon manages 1.2 per cent uptick in Q1 sales

The Philippines’ biggest home improvement retail chain saw a slight rise in its sales in the first quarter of the year in what …

Distribution6. June 2025

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Kremer

Learning from Siegen

Alexander Kremer has opened his fifth natural garden centre and – once again – done things that …

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All Fields

Now a Benelux player

Belgian service provider All Fields works for manufacturers and retailers in the DIY sector. Two …

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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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Kremer

Learning from Siegen

Alexander Kremer has opened his fifth natural garden centre and – once again – done things that …

Distribution12. June 2025

Edra/Ghin/Hima

Top service for top people

A lot of detail work is required to ensure that thousands of participants attend the Global DIY …

Distribution8. May 2025

New flagship store unveiled

Mr. DIY elevates look in Thailand

After sprucing up outlets in Poland and Indonesia, Asian home goods retail chain Mr. DIY has …

Distribution6. May 2025

René Haßfeld is leaving Toom

Home Depot to acquire GMS

Eurobaustoff gains just under 1 per cent in retail

Mr. DIY now operating in South Africa

Hornbach DIY stores report a 5.8 percent increase

Mr. Bricolage intensifies cooperation with Kingfisher France

DIY market in the Netherlands grows in the first quarter

The industry comes together to “Make It Zero”

Adeo brings Adiba Sadik onto its Executive Committee

Learning from Siegen

Obi acquires further Do it + Garden locations

Clas Ohlson finished fiscal year on a strong note

DIY stores, pro formats and a green accent in Lisbon

Kingfisher expects little impact from US tariffs

Wilcon manages 1.2 per cent uptick in Q1 sales

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