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42 per cent since 2016

Lowe's hits emissions goal early

American DIY store operator Lowes has beaten its greenhouse gas emissions goal four years early. By the end of 2021, it had achieved a 42 per cent reduction since 2016, as the company states in its 2021 Corporate …

Distribution13. July 2022

Hardware, furniture sales

Homegrown home improvement retailers take top spot in Philippines

Local home improvement retailers in the Philippines appear to be the outlets of choice for shoppers looking for …

Distribution12. July 2022

Urban Gardening

Gardening isn’t a question of square metres

Urban gardening is hugely popular – across much of Europe. A study shows that for many people, it serves as a retreat from everyday city…

Distribution14. August 2026

Cooperation with Bringoo

Obi launches on-demand delivery

Together with the start-up Bringoo, the German DIY market leader Obi is introducing on-demand delivery. The innovation factory Squared, founded in …

Distribution11. July 2022

Sweden and Denmark

Bauhaus continues to expand in Scandinavia

German DIY retailer Bauhaus continues its expansion in Scandinavia with new openings in Sweden and Denmark. Today, 8 July 2022, the …

Distribution8. July 2022

Economic Model

Europe 2040

Theresa Schleicher is designing a new economic future for the continent. At first glance, that sounds daunting. Yet the trade expert sees cause for: optimism.

Distribution13. August 2026

Scandinavia

Clas Ohlson sales in June unchanged

Sales of Clas Ohlson were unchanged in June 2022 and amounted to SEK 714 mio (approx. EUR 66.5 mio). As the company states, organic sales …

Distribution8. July 2022

Tackling climate change

Kingfisher announces new 2040 net zero target

Kingfisher has announced that it is committing to a new 2040 net zero target and an increased 60 per cent Sustainable Home Products …

Distribution7. July 2022

Homie AI

AI colleague at the DIY store

A digital colleague who takes over the advisory role after closing time – that’s how the AI-powered assistant Homie AI can be described.

Distribution12. August 2026

Wickes study

46 per cent of Brits are turning to social media for DIY help

The era of parent DIY SOS, when 20, 30 and even 40-somethings traditionally turned to parents for DIY help, are over, …

Distribution6. July 2022

1 500 participants

Half of Brits prefer social media over parents' help for DIY projects

According to a new survey by home improvement retailer Wickes, over a half of Brits say their parents can’t do…

Distribution6. July 2022

Dachser

Logistics à la française

The global logistics provider’s industry-specific solution, Dachser DIY Logistics, is also tailored to the needs of the French market and its links to …

Distribution11. August 2026

With partner architects

Leroy Merlin Italia offers Arky renovation service

Leroy Merlin in Italy is offering a new renovation service under the Arky brand. The French DIY chain is collaborating with …

Distribution5. July 2022

Expansion

Siam Global partners with Cosco in the Philippines

The expansion plans of the Thai home improvement retailer Global Siam in the Philippines are becoming concrete. The company has …

Distribution4. July 2022

Edra/Ghin

Recycling more together

With a new strategy from the Make It Zero initiative, the DIY sector aims to reduce emissions from plastics by 15 per cent and drive forward the circular …

Distribution4. August 2026