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Kingfisher falls short of previous year's sales in 2024/2025
DIY InternationalDown 1.5 per cent
Kingfisher falls short of previous year's sales in 2024/2025

The British DIY group Kingfisher fell short of the previous year's sales in the 2024/2025 financial year (ending 31 January 2025). Total sales fell by 1.5 per cent to GBP 12.784 bn (EUR 15.3 bn); adjusted for currency …

Distribution26. March 2025
DIY store sales in Austria grow by 0.9 per cent
DIY InternationalBHB/GfK figures 2024
DIY store sales in Austria grow by 0.9 per cent

Unlike their neighbours in Germany and Switzerland, DIY stores in Austria closed 2024 with an increase in sales. Compared to the …

Distribution26. March 2025
Swiss DIY sales fall for the third year in a row
DIY InternationalDown 3.9 per cent
Swiss DIY sales fall for the third year in a row

DIY retail in Switzerland shrank for the third year in a row in 2024. The sector's turnover fell by 3.9 per cent, resulting in a …

Distribution26. March 2025
DIY stores in Germany see 1.5 per cent drop in sales
DIY InternationalBHB figures 2024
DIY stores in Germany see 1.5 per cent drop in sales

DIY stores in Germany were unable to maintain their sales at the previous year's level. In nominal terms, their sales fell by 1…

Distribution25. March 2025
Hornbach remains stable in Germany and grows abroad
DIY InternationalFinancial year 2024/2025
Hornbach remains stable in Germany and grows abroad

The Hornbach DIY stores closed the 2024/2025 financial year (ending 28 February 2025) with sales growth. In Germany, however, …

Distribution25. March 2025
Globus wants to further expand its digital services
DIY stores improve earnings
Globus wants to further expand its digital services

Globus Baumärkte recorded an improved result in the first half of the 2024/2025 financial year (1 July to 31 December 2024) …

Distribution25. March 2025
Mr. Bricolage loses 5.7 per cent in sales
DIY InternationalOnly international business positive
Mr. Bricolage loses 5.7 per cent in sales

The French DIY store group Mr. Bricolage ended 2024 with a significant drop in sales. Only the international business saw a slight …

Distribution24. March 2025
Top 6 DIY stores down 1.6 per cent
German DIY-market
Top 6 DIY stores down 1.6 per cent

The six largest DIY store operators in Germany closed 2024 with a minus of 1.6 per cent. This is according to the new Baumarkt + Garten 2025 …

Distribution21. March 2025
DIY sales in the USA fall by 5.8 per cent in February
DIY InternationalAfter plus in January
DIY sales in the USA fall by 5.8 per cent in February

Sales at DIY stores and builders' merchants in the USA turned negative in February. The U.S. Census Bureau reported industry …

Distribution19. March 2025
Cross-border online trade is picking up speed
DIY InternationalTop 50 DIY-Retailers
Cross-border online trade is picking up speed

Cross-border online trade in the home and garden sector continues to record considerable growth and is expanding at an accelerated pac…

Distribution19. March 2025
Ace Hardware disappears from Indonesia
New Azko brand
Ace Hardware disappears from Indonesia

After 29 years, the presence of the US brand Ace Hardware in Indonesia has come to an end. The Indonesian franchisee, the Kawan Lama group, …

Distribution18. March 2025
In Indonesia, Azko is the new Ace
DIY International“From here, a better future”
In Indonesia, Azko is the new Ace

Former Ace Hardware stores in Indonesia now go by the name Azko, formally ending the American home improvement retailer’s three-decade dominance …

Distribution18. March 2025
Global House aborts plans to expand to the Philippines
DIY InternationalThai retail group
Global House aborts plans to expand to the Philippines

Thai home improvement retailer Siam Global House has abandoned its planned expansion to the Philippines due to hardships in …

Distribution18. March 2025
Further switch from Hagebaumarkt to Obi
DIY InternationalDIY stores in Germany
Further switch from Hagebaumarkt to Obi

In Germany, a further seven locations of the Hagebaumarkt sales division are switching to Obi. These are the stores of Hagebau shareholder …

Distribution14. March 2025
DIY store sales in Italy down slightly in 2024
DIY InternationalBuilding materials, plumbing and gardening in decline
DIY store sales in Italy down slightly in 2024

The Italian DIY market has shrunk slightly in 2024. The sales volume of DIY stores in Italy has decreased by 0.7 per cent to 6.2768 …

Distribution13. March 2025
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Mr. DIY sets up in South Africa
DIY InternationalBlazing new trails
Mr. DIY sets up in South Africa

The Malaysian retail chain is preparing its market entry on the African continent. Mr. DIY chief …

Distribution
Now a Benelux player
All Fields
Now a Benelux player

Belgian service provider All Fields works for manufacturers and retailers in the DIY sector. Two …

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Plant Power at IPM Express
 IPM Essen
Plant Power at IPM Express

This year, IPM Essen will be offering new formats on the subject of plants. In addition, the hall …

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Mr. DIY sets up in South Africa
DIY InternationalBlazing new trails
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The Malaysian retail chain is preparing its market entry on the African continent. Mr. DIY chief …

Distribution24. April 2025
Brand times five
DIY InternationalBrico in Belgium
Brand times five

The Belgian DIY market leader Brico uses five size concepts, from city stores to DIY project stores…

Distribution24. April 2025
It’s complicated
DIY InternationalBelgium
It’s complicated

Three languages, three regions, high regulatory density: the Belgian market is considered …

Distribution24. April 2025