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Action aims to enter the US market
DIY InternationalExpansion
Action aims to enter the US market

Action is expanding. By 2026, the non-food discounter plans to open at least 400 new stores and enter two new markets: Croatia and Slovenia. A launch in Bulgaria is scheduled for 2027, and the retailer is preparing to …

Distribution27. March 2026
Thai home improvement mostly down in 2025
DIY InternationalMr. DIY bucks trend 
Thai home improvement mostly down in 2025

Thai home improvement retailers had a challenging 2025 owing to macroeconomic pressures, conflict at the border it shares with Cambodia, …

Distribution27. March 2026
Kingfisher closes 2025/26 with a 1.3 per cent increase
DIY InternationalUK up, France down
Kingfisher closes 2025/26 with a 1.3 per cent increase

The British Kingfisher Group has reported a 1.3 per cent increase in turnover for the 2025/2026 financial year (ending 31 …

Distribution24. March 2026
E-commerce share in the DIY sector is growing
DIY InternationalOnline retail
E-commerce share in the DIY sector is growing

Since 2019, the share of e-commerce in total sales of DIY and home improvement products in Europe has seen significant growth. This …

Distribution24. March 2026
Mr. Bricolage sees a 3.3 per cent drop in turnover in 2025
DIY InternationalOnly international business performed well
Mr. Bricolage sees a 3.3 per cent drop in turnover in 2025

The French DIY group Mr. Bricolage ended 2025 with a 3.3 per cent year-on-year decline in turnover. Turnover stood at EUR…

Distribution24. March 2026
Hornbach up 3.8 per cent in 2025/26 and in the fourth quarter
DIY InternationalOverall target achieved
Hornbach up 3.8 per cent in 2025/26 and in the fourth quarter

The German Hornbach Group increased its net turnover by 3.8 per cent to EUR 6.4339 bn in the 2025/2026 financial year …

Distribution24. March 2026
Erich Harsch succeeds Albrecht Hornbach as CEO
DIY InternationalJan and Nils Hornbach appointed
Erich Harsch succeeds Albrecht Hornbach as CEO

Erich Harsch (64) is to succeed Albrecht Hornbach (71) as head of the German Hornbach Management AG. In addition to this new role as …

Distribution19. March 2026
Toolstation increases turnover by 2.7 per cent in 2025
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Toolstation increases turnover by 2.7 per cent in 2025

Toolstation, the retail arm of the British building materials group Travis Perkins, increased its turnover by 2.7 per cent t…

Distribution19. March 2026
Wickes grows by 5.9 per cent in 2025
DIY InternationalDIY and Pro sectors grow
Wickes grows by 5.9 per cent in 2025

The British DIY retailer Wickes increased its turnover by 5.9 per cent to GBP 1.6362 bn (EUR 1.8946 bn) in the 2025 financial year. The Retail …

Distribution17. March 2026
Obi's new brand strategy will be managed from Vienna across Europe
DIY InternationalThe beaver stays
Obi's new brand strategy will be managed from Vienna across Europe

Obi is reorganizing its brand strategy. This will affect the logo and brand identity — which will be rolled out …

Distribution13. March 2026
Ace Hardware reports increase in sales
Decline in net income
Ace Hardware reports increase in sales

Ace Hardware has reported full year results for 2025. Revenues were USD 10.0 bn (EUR 8.73 bn), an increase of USD 552.2 mio (EUR 481,85 mio)…

Distribution13. March 2026
Ikea to open 20 small stores
Europe and North America
Ikea to open 20 small stores

In addition to its traditional Ikea stores, the international furniture chain will open 20 new small stores in Europe and North America. This is set to…

Distribution12. March 2026
Mr. DIY’s 15th destination is Romania
DIY InternationalFirst store to open 14 March 
Mr. DIY’s 15th destination is Romania

Romania will be Malaysian home goods powerhouse Mr. DIY’s 15th global location. The market will also be the third location for the Asian …

Distribution11. March 2026
Mr. DIY Malaysia post smaller revenue growth in 2025
DIY International121 new stores
Mr. DIY Malaysia post smaller revenue growth in 2025

Malaysia’s top home goods retailing chain Mr. DIY saw a 6.5 per cent rise in revenues last year, with new stores continuing to …

Distribution10. March 2026
Non-food products: Increasing warnings from the EU
Safety Gate Report 2025
Non-food products: Increasing warnings from the EU

In its “Safety Gate Report 2025“ the EU Commission reports 4,671 warnings from the rapid alert system for dangerous non-food …

Distribution10. March 2026
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The joy of being in this industry
DIY InternationalEdra/Ghin
The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

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Drill-free mounting
Siro
Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

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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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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 …

Garden31. March 2026
The joy of being in this industry
DIY InternationalEdra/Ghin
The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution2. March 2026
Thank you, John
DIY International
Thank you, John

John Herbert, general secretary of Edra/Ghin, has announced his retirement and had a long …

Distribution2. March 2026