Distribution

Denial in Germany

Hellweg and Hagebau are not talking about a co-operation

The German DIY store operator Hellweg and the trade co-operation Hagebau deny a press report that Hellweg is exploring "slipping under the umbrella of the DIY store co-operation Hagebau". Both companies state that there…

Distribution24. January 2025

German e-commerce grew again in 2024

DIY is growing at an above-average rate online

Gross sales of goods in German e-commerce rose again last year for the first time since 2021, reaching EUR 80.6 bn; this corresponds …

Distribution24. January 2025

Strengthening the Nordics

Dachser takes over Finnish joint venture

As of 15 January, Dachser has taken over all shares in its Finnish joint venture Dachser Finland Oy. The logistics provider had founded the…

Distribution21. January 2025

Japan

DCM increases both sales and profit in Q3

DCM Holdings has announced its financial results for the third quarter (consolidated, from 1 March to 30 November 2024). Therefore, sales …

Distribution16. January 2025

‘Reached the bottom’

German Eurobaustoff loses turnover, but plans for growth

The German speciality trade cooperative Eurobaustoff has recorded a 2.8 per cent decline in centrally invoiced sales to …

Distribution15. January 2025

Quarterly Homeowner Activity Tracker

Maintenance was the main activity for US DIYers in the third quarter of 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, 51 per cent of US homeowners completed a home improvement, repair or …

Distribution14. January 2025

Change from Hagebau to Obi

German franchise and cooperation landscape on the move

There are currently shifts in the German DIY franchise and cooperation landscape to the detriment of the specialist trade …

Distribution13. January 2025

Unexpected decision

CFO Karin Dohm leaves Hornbach prematurely

Hornbach CFO Karin Dohm is leaving the company ahead of schedule. At its meeting on 23 December 2024, the supervisory board of the German…

Distribution8. January 2025

HHG and IVG

Reliability is the top priority

Sourcing from overseas is an important mainstay of the DIY industry. But since Corona, freight rates have exploded. One solution lies in cooperation.

Distribution6. January 2025

Logistics

Getting things moving again

Cooperation, innovation, digitalization and automation, transparency, customized solutions and addressing target groups – there are many methods for d…

Distribution6. January 2025

Growing DIY market

Positive third quarter in the Netherlands

The Dutch DIY market grew by 2.5 per cent year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2024. With the exception of the sanitary ware …

Distribution3. January 2025

2025

Happy new year!

Let's give 2025, which has just begun, an advance of confidence: The DIY International editorial team and the entire team at Dähne Verlag wish you, our readers and …

Distribution2. January 2025

‘2025 Total Home Strategy’

Lowe's announces expansion and online marketplace

The US home improvement chain Lowe's plans to open ten to 15 new stores per year in fast-growing markets in the U.S. in the coming…

Distribution2. January 2025

Katoen Natie

Katoen Natie sees returns as an opportunity

The fact that customers return products can be a challenge, especially for home improvement stores – or a win, says Geraldine Maton of …

Distribution30. December 2024

BCO Conference

The container cooperation

Shift X bundles the sea freight of manufacturers and retailers, including those from the DIY sector. A number of HHG and IVG members are involved. Because…

Distribution30. December 2024