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German DIY stores remain 2.3 per cent below previous year's level
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 the German diy store association BHB summarises the current results of the GfK Total Store Report. …

Distribution21. November 2025
DIY stores in Austria see 2.1 per cent drop in sales
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
Swiss DIY stores down 6.8 per cent in the third quarter
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
Patrick Dietrich becomes Eurobaustoff managing director
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
Home Depot sees a slight sales increase in the third quarter
DIY InternationalAdjusting 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
Clas Ohlson acquires technology, accessories and spare parts businesses
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
Webinar on new Home Improvement Report this Thursday
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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
Lifetime Award for John Herbert in Greece
„The most important personality in the DIY industry“
Lifetime Award for John Herbert in Greece

John Herbert, co-founder and managing director of the international DIY chain Edra/Ghin, was today presented with the DIY Lifetime Award …

Distribution13. November 2025
Tariffs have almost doubled since 2024
Study on global trade
Tariffs have almost doubled since 2024

Global trade is undergoing ongoing upheaval, driven by geopolitics, protectionism and the effects of climate change, according to the latest …

Distribution13. November 2025
Leroy Merlin introduces outlet areas in Poland
Part of the ESG and circular economy strategy
Leroy Merlin introduces outlet areas in Poland

Leroy Merlin has set up outlet areas in its Polish stores under the motto „Selling is better than throwing away“. Almost one million …

Distribution11. November 2025
Eurobaustoff plans 4 per cent sales increase for 2026
DIY InternationalGerman builing material trade cooperation
Eurobaustoff plans 4 per cent sales increase for 2026

„Before the shareholders' meeting in June, the mood was better than the figures, now it is worse than the figures.“ With these…

Distribution11. November 2025
Mr. DIY Thailand to raise USD 173 mio from public offering
DIY InternationalFunds to build 500 new stores, fund warehouse automation
Mr. DIY Thailand to raise USD 173 mio from public offering

The Thai operations of global home goods retailer Mr. DIY expected to raise USD 173 mio (EUR 150.33 mio) from its market …

Distribution11. November 2025
Clas Ohlson grows significantly from May to October
DIY InternationalSales up 7 per cent
Clas Ohlson grows significantly from May to October

Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson reports a significant increase in sales for the first six months of its 2025/2026 financial yea…

Distribution10. November 2025
L’entrepôt du Bricolage also down on previous year in third quarter
DIY InternationalSamse Group in France
L’entrepôt du Bricolage also down on previous year in third quarter

The French retail group Samse recorded a significant decline in sales in its DIY store business in the third …

Distribution10. November 2025
Consumers call for AllHome boycott
DIY InternationalScandals involving Philippines’ top billionaire
Consumers call for AllHome boycott

Controversies involving companies owned by top billionaire Manuel B. Villar have cast a heavy shadow on his retail businesses, including home …

Distribution7. November 2025
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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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Top DIY stores close gardening sections
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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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New Obi stores have been added in Switzerland this year. The Germans seized the opportunity when …

Distribution9. December 2025