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France discontinued, closures in Benelux

Toolstation like-for-like sales grow by 1.9 per cent

The British builders' merchant group Travis Perkins achieved a 2.5 per cent increase in turnover last year with its Toolstation sales division, which achieved sales of GBP 821 mio (EUR 982 mio). On a like-for-like basis…

Distribution1. April 2025

Official statistics and association

German DIY stores off to a weak start in 2025

The German DIY sector has made a weak start to 2025. The German statistics authority Destatis reports a nominal decline in DIY store …

Distribution31. March 2025

Figures 2024

Mr. DIY Malaysia grows 6.7 per cent in sales

The Thai retail chain Mr. DIY closed the year 2024 with an increase in sales in Malaysia. Compared to the previous year, sales grew by …

Distribution28. March 2025

After muted turnover in 2024

Minimum wage to boost Mr. DIY Malaysia’s sales

Mr. DIY Malaysia is seeking support from a government-mandated increase in minimum salaries as well as on a „new” store expansion s…

Distribution28. March 2025

Six new stores in spring

Rusta opened three new stores in one day

The Swedish chain Rusta is starting the spring with a phase of expansion: the discount store has planned to open a total of six new stores…

Distribution27. March 2025

Down 1.5 per cent

Kingfisher falls short of previous year's sales in 2024/2025

The British DIY group Kingfisher fell short of the previous year's sales in the 2024/2025 financial year (ending 31 …

Distribution26. March 2025

BHB/GfK figures 2024

DIY store sales in Austria grow by 0.9 per cent

Unlike their neighbours in Germany and Switzerland, DIY stores in Austria closed 2024 with an increase in sales. Compared to the …

Distribution26. March 2025

Down 3.9 per cent

Swiss DIY sales fall for the third year in a row

DIY retail in Switzerland shrank for the third year in a row in 2024. The sector's turnover fell by 3.9 per cent, resulting in a …

Distribution26. March 2025

BHB figures 2024

DIY stores in Germany see 1.5 per cent drop in sales

DIY stores in Germany were unable to maintain their sales at the previous year's level. In nominal terms, their sales fell by 1…

Distribution25. March 2025

Financial year 2024/2025

Hornbach remains stable in Germany and grows abroad

The Hornbach DIY stores closed the 2024/2025 financial year (ending 28 February 2025) with sales growth. In Germany, however, …

Distribution25. March 2025

DIY stores improve earnings

Globus wants to further expand its digital services

Globus Baumärkte recorded an improved result in the first half of the 2024/2025 financial year (1 July to 31 December 2024) …

Distribution25. March 2025

Only international business positive

Mr. Bricolage loses 5.7 per cent in sales

The French DIY store group Mr. Bricolage ended 2024 with a significant drop in sales. Only the international business saw a slight …

Distribution24. March 2025

German DIY-market

Top 6 DIY stores down 1.6 per cent

The six largest DIY store operators in Germany closed 2024 with a minus of 1.6 per cent. This is according to the new Baumarkt + Garten 2025 …

Distribution21. March 2025

After plus in January

DIY sales in the USA fall by 5.8 per cent in February

Sales at DIY stores and builders' merchants in the USA turned negative in February. The U.S. Census Bureau reported industry …

Distribution19. March 2025

Top 50 DIY-Retailers

Cross-border online trade is picking up speed

Cross-border online trade in the home and garden sector continues to record considerable growth and is expanding at an accelerated pac…

Distribution19. March 2025

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Praktis

The dream of Sofia

The Bulgarian chain Praktis is demonstrating how modern DIY retailing works in its new store in the…

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FN Neuhofer

Moving forward in big steps

“FN Neuhofer goes America”: That was the latest major step taken by the Austrian wood specialist, …

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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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The dream of Sofia

The Bulgarian chain Praktis is demonstrating how modern DIY retailing works in its new store in the…

Distribution5. November 2025

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“We want to grow in Switzerland”

It's not just about language and format: Christoph Theler, CEO of Bauhaus Switzerland, explains …

Distribution16. October 2025

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Bauhaus in Italian

And in a small space: Bauhaus has taken over two Do it + Garden locations in Switzerland. One of …

Distribution14. October 2025

Toolstation like-for-like sales grow by 1.9 per cent

German DIY stores off to a weak start in 2025

Mr. DIY Malaysia grows 6.7 per cent in sales

Minimum wage to boost Mr. DIY Malaysia’s sales

Rusta opened three new stores in one day

Kingfisher falls short of previous year's sales in 2024/2025

DIY store sales in Austria grow by 0.9 per cent

Swiss DIY sales fall for the third year in a row

DIY stores in Germany see 1.5 per cent drop in sales

Hornbach remains stable in Germany and grows abroad

Globus wants to further expand its digital services

Mr. Bricolage loses 5.7 per cent in sales

Top 6 DIY stores down 1.6 per cent

DIY sales in the USA fall by 5.8 per cent in February

Cross-border online trade is picking up speed

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