Distribution

USA / South America

Orgill becomes Sodimac’s new distributor

Latin American home improvement retailer Sodimac, with more than 260 locations across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay, has chosen Orgill as its exclusive U.S.-based distribution partner for…

Distribution13. May 2025

Building materials retailer

Gavin Slark appointed new CEO of Travis Perkins plc

The board of the British building materials retailer Travis Perkins plc, which includes the Toolstation sales division, has …

Distribution9. May 2025

Losone and Pfungen

Bauhaus Switzerland takes over two Migros Do it + Garden stores

Following the Migros Group's announcement in February 2024 that it would be focusing on its core supermarket busines…

Distribution8. May 2025

Edra/Ghin/Hima

Top service for top people

A lot of detail work is required to ensure that thousands of participants attend the Global DIY Summit every year, says Edra/Ghin Managing Director John …

Distribution8. May 2025

Following the sale to Altex

Adela Smeu steps down as CEO of Brico Dépôt Romania

Adela Smeu is stepping down as CEO of Brico Dépôt Romania, according to Romanian B2B magazine Bricoretail. „For me, today is a …

Distribution8. May 2025

Sweden

Clas Ohlson reports sales increase for April

Clas Ohlson increased its net sales in April 2025 by 4 per cent compared to the previous year to SEK 814 m (EUR 74.6 m), as the Swedish…

Distribution8. May 2025

CEO Sebastian Gundel

Obi wants to grow through franchising

The German DIY store chain Obi wants to grow more through franchising, not just in Germany but also in other European countries. CEO Sebastian…

Distribution6. May 2025

New flagship store unveiled

Mr. DIY elevates look in Thailand

After sprucing up outlets in Poland and Indonesia, Asian home goods retail chain Mr. DIY has upgraded its look in Thailand. The company recently …

Distribution6. May 2025

Thailand

Mr. DIY has a new flagship store

Asian home goods retail chain Mr. DIY has upgraded its look in Thailand. The company recently opened a 1,280 m² concept store at Seacon Square …

Distribution6. May 2025

Thai chain

HomePro just below previous year's quarter

The Thai DIY chain HomePro just missed last year's sales level in the first quarter. Sales fell by 0.66 per cent to 17.54744 bn baht (THB…

Distribution2. May 2025

Statistical office

Negative quarterly figures in Germany

The German DIY and garden trade ended the first quarter with a decline in sales. This is according to statistics from the German statistical …

Distribution2. May 2025

First quarter

Only Toolstation delivers sales growth for Travis Perkins

British building materials retailer Travis Perkins only recorded sales growth in the first quarter through its Toolstation…

Distribution2. May 2025

Figures from FMB and Inoha

DIY store sales in France to fall by 4.3 per cent in 2024

DIY stores in France recorded a significant decline in sales in 2024. Their total sales fell by 4.3 per cent to 22.1 …

Distribution30. April 2025

Mid-August 2025

Obi SVP Joanna Kowalska to become Hornbach CFO

Joanna Kowalska is to become the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at German DIY store group Hornbach, moving from competitor Obi to …

Distribution30. April 2025

Further store openings announced

Post-IPO, Mr. DIY Indonesia reports soaring sales for 2024

The Indonesian unit of Malaysian home goods retail chain Mr. DIY made 2024 a year to remember not only because it debuted…

Distribution30. April 2025

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Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers

Statistics

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

While the total gardening sales area in Germany grew in 2024, the top DIY store operators saw a …

Garden

Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution2. March 2026

Thank you, John

John Herbert, general secretary of Edra/Ghin, has announced his retirement and had a long …

Distribution2. March 2026

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers24. February 2026

Orgill becomes Sodimac’s new distributor

Gavin Slark appointed new CEO of Travis Perkins plc

Bauhaus Switzerland takes over two Migros Do it + Garden stores

Top service for top people

Adela Smeu steps down as CEO of Brico Dépôt Romania

Clas Ohlson reports sales increase for April

Obi wants to grow through franchising

Mr. DIY elevates look in Thailand

Mr. DIY has a new flagship store

HomePro just below previous year's quarter

Negative quarterly figures in Germany

Only Toolstation delivers sales growth for Travis Perkins

DIY store sales in France to fall by 4.3 per cent in 2024

Obi SVP Joanna Kowalska to become Hornbach CFO

Post-IPO, Mr. DIY Indonesia reports soaring sales for 2024

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Top DIY stores close gardening sections

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