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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 study by credit insurer Allianz Trade. Trade between economies with similar …

Distribution13. November 2025

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

German 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

Funds 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

Sales 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

Samse 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

Scandals 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

Switzerland

Changes in Coop's Executive Board

The Board of Directors of the Swiss cooperative Coop Group has appointed Daniel Hintermann to succeed Daniel Stucker as Head of Trading with …

Distribution5. November 2025

Praktis

The dream of Sofia

The Bulgarian chain Praktis is demonstrating how modern DIY retailing works in its new store in the capital. The business model of its parent company Limex opens…

Distribution5. November 2025

No openings announced yet

Hornbach plans expansion into Serbia

The German DIY chain Hornbach is planning to expand into Serbia. Hornbach Baumarkt AG is working on opening DIY and garden centres in Serbia in…

Distribution4. November 2025

After a significant slump in August

German DIY and Garden trade declines slightly

According to preliminary figures from the Statistischen Bundesamt (German Federal Statistical Office, Destatis), calendar- and …

Distribution4. November 2025

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Bricoman becomes Tecnomat in France too

The French building materials chain Bricoman is changing its name to Tecnomat. This means that the parent company Adeo is taking the same …

Distribution31. October 2025

Tariffs, border conflict, rainy season

HomePro continues to lag behind last year's level

The Thai DIY chain HomePro saw a slight decline in sales in the third quarter. Sales volume amounted to THB 15.52245 bn (EUR 412.…

Distribution29. October 2025

Up 6.9 per cent

Wickes reports strong third quarter

British DIY chain Wickes has reported strong year-on-year growth for the third quarter. The group increased its turnover by 6.9 per cent to GBP …

Distribution27. October 2025

Small increase in Sweden

Byggmax loses sales in the third quarter

Revenue for the Swedish DIY store group Byggmax fell in the third quarter. At SEK 1.949 bn (EUR 178.8 mio), it was 0.8 per cent below the …

Distribution27. October 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

Tariffs have almost doubled since 2024

Leroy Merlin introduces outlet areas in Poland

Eurobaustoff plans 4 per cent sales increase for 2026

Mr. DIY Thailand to raise USD 173 mio from public offering

Clas Ohlson grows significantly from May to October

L’entrepôt du Bricolage also down on previous year in third quarter

Consumers call for AllHome boycott

Changes in Coop's Executive Board

The dream of Sofia

Hornbach plans expansion into Serbia

German DIY and Garden trade declines slightly

Bricoman becomes Tecnomat in France too

HomePro continues to lag behind last year's level

Wickes reports strong third quarter

Byggmax loses sales in the third quarter

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