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Happy Easter!
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Happy Easter!

The German name for daffodil is ‘Osterglocke’. Literally, this means ‘Easter bell’. Isn't that a beautiful name?With these ‘Osterglocken’ from the Karlsruhe Palace Gardens – not far from the headquarters of Dähne Verlag…

Distribution17. April 2025
Castorama says goodbye to peat
DIY InternationalFirst own brands, then brands
Castorama says goodbye to peat

The French DIY chain Castorama is discontinuing the sale of peat-based soils. In April 2025, the company stopped sourcing peat-based soils for its …

Distribution17. April 2025
Mr. DIY eyes Czech Republic and Hungary
DIY InternationalMore central European markets
Mr. DIY eyes Czech Republic and Hungary

The Malaysian retail chain Mr. DIY is continuing its expansion in Europe. Having established itself in Spain, where its European expansion …

Distribution17. April 2025
Mr. DIY wants to enter the Czech Republic and Hungary
Expansion in Central Europe
Mr. DIY wants to enter the Czech Republic and Hungary

Malaysian retail chain Mr. DIY is planning to enter the Czech Republic and Hungarian markets. This was announced in a post on …

Distribution17. April 2025
Byggmax starts the year with growth of 7.2 per cent
First quarter
Byggmax starts the year with growth of 7.2 per cent

The Swedish DIY chain Byggmax increased its sales by 7.2 per cent year-on-year to SEK 929 million (EUR 83.3 m) in the first …

Distribution16. April 2025
Ace leaves Indonesia with a bang
Net sales up by double digits
Ace leaves Indonesia with a bang

In its last year of operations, Ace Indonesia recorded a double-digit increase in net sales. Meanwhile, the successor brand Azko has started …

Distribution16. April 2025
Ace Hardware’s explosive exit from Indonesia
DIY InternationalNet sales up 13 pct on final year of operations
Ace Hardware’s explosive exit from Indonesia

While the era of Ace Hardware in Indonesia ended with a bang, the time of its successor Azko is just beginning.

Distribution16. April 2025
Wilcon sales slip in 2024
DIY InternationalPhilippines
Wilcon sales slip in 2024

Wilcon Depot Inc., the Philippines’ top home improvement retailer, saw slower sales in 2024 as shoppers tightened budgets for residential renovations and …

Distribution15. April 2025
Clas Ohlson returns to Skärholmen Centrum
Sweden
Clas Ohlson returns to Skärholmen Centrum

After a two-year absence, Clas Ohlson once again has a presence in Skärholmen Centrum: a new store in Skärholmen Centrum, outside Stockhol…

Distribution11. April 2025
Malaysian billionaire relinquishes chairmanship of Mr. DIY
at the heels of Mr. DIY’s fall in the stock market 
Malaysian billionaire relinquishes chairmanship of Mr. DIY

Malaysian billionaire Tan Yu Yeh, who made his wealth from his stake in home goods retail chain Mr. DIY, has stepped down…

Distribution11. April 2025
Correction: Top 6 DIY stores down 0.7 per cent
Germany
Correction: Top 6 DIY stores down 0.7 per cent

The six largest DIY store operators in Germany closed 2024 down 0.7 per cent. In an earlier report dated 21 March 2025, a minus of 1.…

Distribution10. April 2025
Sami Kiiski appointed to Edra/Ghin board
Kesko Division President
Sami Kiiski appointed to Edra/Ghin board

The European DIY Retail Association/Global Home Improvement Network (Edra/Ghin) announced that Sami Kiiski, President of Kesko’s Building …

Distribution10. April 2025
Mr. DIY supports emergency responders of earthquake
Thailand 
Mr. DIY supports emergency responders of earthquake

Following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake which devastated Myanmar and caused extensive damage in neighbouring Thailand, the Thai …

Distribution10. April 2025
Difficult year for DIY retailers in Thailand
Weak economy in 2024
Difficult year for DIY retailers in Thailand

All three major Thai DIY groups - Siam Global House, DoHome and Thai Watsadu - ended 2024 with stagnating sales. A high household debt …

Distribution7. April 2025
Thai home improvement retailers struggle in 2024
DIY InternationalChallenging conditions
Thai home improvement retailers struggle in 2024

Household debt, a sluggish economy and slowed down government spendings, particularly in construction – Siam Global House, DoHome …

Distribution7. April 2025
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Mr. DIY eyes Czech Republic and Hungary
DIY InternationalMore central European markets
Mr. DIY eyes Czech Republic and Hungary

The Malaysian retail chain Mr. DIY is continuing its expansion in Europe. Having established itself…

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Innovation, sustainability, brand strength
Tesa
Innovation, sustainability, brand strength

Tesa is introducing new product ranges and investing in its brand - ‘extremely successfully’, says …

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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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Mr. DIY eyes Czech Republic and Hungary
DIY InternationalMore central European markets
Mr. DIY eyes Czech Republic and Hungary

The Malaysian retail chain Mr. DIY is continuing its expansion in Europe. Having established itself…

Distribution17. April 2025
Ace Hardware’s explosive exit from Indonesia
DIY InternationalNet sales up 13 pct on final year of operations
Ace Hardware’s explosive exit from Indonesia

While the era of Ace Hardware in Indonesia ended with a bang, the time of its successor Azko is …

Distribution16. April 2025
Thai home improvement retailers struggle in 2024
DIY InternationalChallenging conditions
Thai home improvement retailers struggle in 2024

Household debt, a sluggish economy and slowed down government spendings, particularly in …

Distribution7. April 2025