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Flat sales through nine months

Wilcon net sales down 3.3 pct in Q3

Wilcon Depot Inc., the Philippines’ top home improvement retailing chain, saw a 3.3 per cent decline in its net sales in the third quarter as weak demand, coupled with the onset of storms and inclement weather, affected…

Distribution15. November 2024

9.24 per cent per year

Research and Markets sees ASEAN home improvement market growing

The home improvement market in five southeast Asian economies will grow 9.24 per cent on an annualized basis over …

Distribution14. November 2024

Third quarter

Home Depot sales increased by 6.6 per cent

bn) for the third quarter of fiscal 2024, an increase of 6.6 per cent from the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Comparable sales decreased 1…

Distribution12. November 2024

"renew ourselves from the inside out"

Fressnapf reorganises its headquarters in Krefeld

Fressnapf, a leading retailer for pet supplies in Germany and Europe, announces a strategic reorganisation of its German h…

Distribution12. November 2024

Indonesia

AHI same store sales exceeds expectations

Indonesia’s dominant home improvement retailer PT Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia Tbk (AHI) has exceeded its same store sales target for the …

Distribution11. November 2024

New HR role

OBI board: Nartowska promoted, van de Kamp leaving, Tepaß will continue as consultant after retirement

OBI is about to undergo a restructuring of its board. On 1 January, Dr. …

Distribution7. November 2024

German cooperative

Hagebau parts ways with CEO Jan Buck-Emden

The German building materials and DIY store cooperative Hagebau has parted ways with its boss. CEO Jan Buck-Emden has left the company, …

Distribution6. November 2024

Co-founder of Home Depot

Bernie Marcus has passed away

Bernie Marcus, one of the founders of Home Depot, has died. He was 95 years old. Together with Arthur Blank, he founded the DIY chain in 1978, which …

Distribution6. November 2024

November 20

Free Webinar: The New Home Improvement Report & Retailers Database 2024

On 20 November 2024, the diyinternational.com editorial team will host a public webinar to present the new …

Distribution5. November 2024

“Reducing the environmental footprint”

Mr. DIY Thailand launches EV fleet for logistics

The Thai operations of Asian home goods giant Mr. DIY has launched a fleet of electric trucks as part of its move to modernise …

Distribution5. November 2024

Flood disaster

Support and solidarity in the Spanish hardware and DIY sector

The flood disaster in south-eastern Spain and particularly in the Valencia region has also had a severe impact on the …

Distribution4. November 2024

Philippines

AllHome appoints acting president following CEO’s death

Philippine home improvement retail chain AllHome Corp. has elected its former treasurer as acting president following the …

Distribution31. October 2024

AFEB figures for the third quarter

Spanish manufacturers achieve double-digit sales growth

Spanish manufacturers in the DIY and garden market have significantly increased their sales in the third quarter. Their …

Distribution29. October 2024

Thai DIY chain

HomePro sales suffer from consumer caution and rainfall

The Thai DIY chain HomePro generated 2.81 per cent less turnover from its retail activities including services in the third …

Distribution29. October 2024

Debate in Germany

The leaflet remains – for now

The printed brochure, still an important advertising medium for the DIY industry, is under pressure. In Germany, at the latest since Obi's withdrawal …

Distribution28. October 2024