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German DIY store association BHB has a new board spokesperson

The German DIY store association BHB has a new board spokesperson. The five current members of the BHB board have elected Peter Abraham as spokesperson. Abraham is head of retail at the building materials cooperative …

Distribution15. October 2025

Bauhaus

Bauhaus in Italian

And in a small space: Bauhaus has taken over two Do it + Garden locations in Switzerland. One of these has enabled it to expand into Ticino.

Distribution14. October 2025

Higher share of own brands

Obi centralises purchasing

Obi is partially realigning its purchasing strategy. From 2026, the German DIY store group will change its responsibilities and processes with regard to …

Distribution10. October 2025

Following acquisition of True Value

Do it Best increases turnover by 6.1 per cent

The US hardware cooperative Do it Best, which acquired its competitor True Value a year ago, reports consolidated net sales of USD 4…

Distribution10. October 2025

Efficiency in the supply chain

Ikea acquires AI logistics company Locus

Ikea's parent company Ingka has acquired US logistics specialist Locus, which is known for its artificial intelligence-based software. The …

Distribution10. October 2025

For ambitious DIY enthusiasts and professionals

Bauhaus launches online marketplace

The German DIY store operator Bauhaus has launched its online marketplace in August. According to a press release from the company, this will …

Distribution8. October 2025

H1 2025

Indonesian home improvement chains post mixed results

Four listed home improvement chains in Indonesia posted mixed results for their sales in the first half of the year, with most…

Distribution2. October 2025

Retail Trends

Economics of wonder

The retail of the future is a place of experience, emotionally and technology-driven. It is thus moving away from being just a transaction channel. A webinar by…

Distribution2. October 2025

Mr. DIY bucks trend

Economic headwinds, global challenges hit Thai home improvement retailers in Q2

Thai home improvement retailers felt the impact of national and global economic uncertainty in the …

Distribution1. October 2025

Up 4.7 per cent in the first half of the year

Hornbach grows primarily abroad in the second quarter

Hornbach Baumarkt AG, which consolidates the Hornbach Group's retail business, increased its net sales in the second quarter …

Distribution30. September 2025

Second quarter

Tepid same store sales weigh on Philippine home improvement stores

Philippine home improvement stores reported a drop in revenues during the second quarter of 2025, weighed down by…

Distribution30. September 2025

August 2025

DIY sales in Germany down significantly

Retail sales of metal goods, paints, building and DIY supplies, i.e. DIY sales in Germany, fell significantly below the previous year's …

Distribution30. September 2025

Quarterly Report

Mr. DIY Malaysia posts minimal sales increase in Q2

Malaysian home goods retailing giant Mr. DIY posted a minimal rise in revenues for the second quarter on the back of a …

Distribution26. September 2025

First location in Berlin?

Mr. DIY considers market entry in Germany

After establishing itself in the southern and central parts of Europe, Malaysian home goods company Mr. DIY is headed west of the …

Distribution25. September 2025

Decision made with government

Dedeman expands into Moldova

The Romanian DIY chain is expanding into neighbouring Moldova. The decision to enter the Moldovan market was made by Dedeman's management after an …

Distribution25. September 2025

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

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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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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

German DIY store association BHB has a new board spokesperson

Bauhaus in Italian

Obi centralises purchasing

Do it Best increases turnover by 6.1 per cent

Ikea acquires AI logistics company Locus

Bauhaus launches online marketplace

Indonesian home improvement chains post mixed results

Economics of wonder

Economic headwinds, global challenges hit Thai home improvement retailers in Q2

Hornbach grows primarily abroad in the second quarter

Tepid same store sales weigh on Philippine home improvement stores

DIY sales in Germany down significantly

Mr. DIY Malaysia posts minimal sales increase in Q2

Mr. DIY considers market entry in Germany

Dedeman expands into Moldova

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