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Not enough risks taken

No real growth expected for DIY stores in Germany

DIY stores in Germany are recording a 1.3 per cent decline in sales this year, with sales totalling around EUR 24.7 bn. This projection was presented by market expert Klaus Peter Teipel at the the second day of the…

Distribution1. December 2025

DIY store congress in Bonn

"The BHB is a strong platform"

"For many years now, we have had more than 500 participants again – 510 are registered": Visibly pleased with the response this year, Peter Wüst, …

Distribution26. November 2025

0.4 per cent above previous year

Lowe's maintains sales in third quarter

US home improvement retailer Lowe's closed the third quarter (ending 31 October 2025) of its 2025/2026 financial year with a minimal increas…

Distribution26. November 2025

Changing over from BigMat France

Fabio Rinaldi to become new CEO at Mr. Bricolage

Fabio Rinaldi will be the new face at the helm of the French Mr. Bricolage Group from January 2026. Rinaldi is no stranger to the …

Distribution26. November 2025

Growth from the UK and Ireland

Kingfisher sales rise by 1.0 per cent in the third quarter

The British Kingfisher Group has reported a slight increase in sales for its third quarter (ending 31 October 2025) in …

Distribution25. November 2025

Plus 5.6 per cent

Sales of Mr. DIY Malaysia impacted by oil subsidy removal

Malaysian home improvement retail giant Mr. DIY reported a 5.6 per cent increase in sales as new stores offset weak …

Distribution25. November 2025

20 small project stores planned

Leroy Merlin closes two of its four large stores in Paris

French DIY market leader Leroy Merlin is closing two of its four large stores in Paris, namely the store on Avenue …

Distribution24. November 2025

Moving from Switzerland

Matthäus Kubica becomes Hornbach's country manager in Serbia

Matthäus Kubica (37) is to become country manager for the new Hornbach company in Serbia. He will also assume overall …

Distribution24. November 2025

BHB figures for the third quarter

German DIY stores remain 2.3 per cent below previous year's level

Even after three quarters, there has been no noticeable turnaround for DIY and garden centres in 2025. This is how…

Distribution21. November 2025

Third quarter

DIY stores in Austria see 2.1 per cent drop in sales

DIY stores in Austria ended the third quarter with a 2.1 per cent decline in sales. Gross sales volume amounted to around EUR 0…

Distribution21. November 2025

Slightly better on a like-for-like basis

Swiss DIY stores down 6.8 per cent in the third quarter

Swiss DIY stores recorded a significant drop in sales in the third quarter. With gross sales of around CHF 0.78 bn (EUR 0.8…

Distribution21. November 2025

Change from Erlus AG

Patrick Dietrich becomes Eurobaustoff managing director

Patrick Dietrich (40) will be the new managing director of the German building materials trade cooperative Eurobaustoff. …

Distribution19. November 2025

Adjusting fiscal guidance

Home Depot sees a slight sales increase in the third quarter

The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, reported sales of USD 41.4 bn (EUR 35.7 bn) for the …

Distribution18. November 2025

70 per cent each

Clas Ohlson acquires technology, accessories and spare parts businesses

Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson is acquiring 70 per cent of the shares in companies operating in the technology…

Distribution18. November 2025

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Webinar on new Home Improvement Report this Thursday

In a free webinar this Thursday, November 20, at 2:00 p.m., the editorial team at diyinternational.com will present the latest …

Distribution17. November 2025

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Between stabilization and decline

Between stabilization and declineThe new edition of the Home Improvement Report 2025 was published …

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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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Top DIY stores close gardening sections

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

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Home Improvement Report

Between stabilization and decline

Between stabilization and declineThe new edition of the Home Improvement Report 2025 was published …

Distribution11. December 2025

Obi

The beaver is spreading

New Obi stores have been added in Switzerland this year. The Germans seized the opportunity when …

Distribution9. December 2025

Edra/Ghin

“Proud to be a member of Make It Zero”

The major players in the home improvement market have joined the international climate protection …

Distribution4. December 2025

No real growth expected for DIY stores in Germany

"The BHB is a strong platform"

Lowe's maintains sales in third quarter

Fabio Rinaldi to become new CEO at Mr. Bricolage

Kingfisher sales rise by 1.0 per cent in the third quarter

Sales of Mr. DIY Malaysia impacted by oil subsidy removal

Leroy Merlin closes two of its four large stores in Paris

Matthäus Kubica becomes Hornbach's country manager in Serbia

German DIY stores remain 2.3 per cent below previous year's level

DIY stores in Austria see 2.1 per cent drop in sales

Swiss DIY stores down 6.8 per cent in the third quarter

Patrick Dietrich becomes Eurobaustoff managing director

Home Depot sees a slight sales increase in the third quarter

Clas Ohlson acquires technology, accessories and spare parts businesses

Webinar on new Home Improvement Report this Thursday

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Between stabilization and decline

Moving forward in big steps

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

Between stabilization and decline

The beaver is spreading

“Proud to be a member of Make It Zero”