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Toolstation set to withdraw from France

According to the half-yearly report of British company Travis Perkins, its trade-orientated sales channel Toolstation plans to withdraw from France by the end of 2024. The company had spoken previously of a "potential …

Distribution7. August 2024

Philippines

Allhome going out of metro for expansion

Philippine home improvement retailer Allhome has recalibrated its store expansion plan which was originally focused on the regional capital…

Distribution6. August 2024

Southeast Asia

Mr. DIY boosting presence in home region

Malaysian home improvement giant Mr. DIY is moving to boost its already burgeoning Southeast Asian operations by going on a regional hiring…

Distribution5. August 2024

Italian manufacturers' association

Edra managing director John Herbert receives Made4DIY Lifetime Award

John Herbert is to receive the 2024 Lifetime Award from Italian manufacturers' association Made4DIY. The …

Distribution2. August 2024

France

Jardiland and Gamm vert lose significant turnover

The garden centre and pet trade division of French retail group Teract has reported a 5.3 per cent drop in turnover for the …

Distribution2. August 2024

looking at opportunities in Asia or Southeast Asia

Philippines’ Wilcon exploring overseas expansion

Philippine home improvement retail chain Wilcon Depot has confirmed that it is exploring opportunities for expanding outside of its…

Distribution1. August 2024

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Are Ace Hardware and the Kawan Lama Group parting ways?

Recent developments indicate that the Kawan Lama group and Ace Hardware are set to part ways when the license of the …

Distribution1. August 2024

ACES undergoes name, logo change as license expiry nears

Are Indonesia’s Kawan Lama Group and Ace Hardware breaking up?

Recent developments indicate that the Kawan Lama group and Ace Hardware are set to part ways when the license of the …

Distribution1. August 2024

Sales and volume growth in retail

Wickes’ sales down at the half year point

In the first six months of 2024, sales of the British Wickes Group decreased by 3.9 per cent compared to the same period in 2023. Retail …

Distribution1. August 2024

GfK figures 2023

Retail sales in the EU from minus 4.7 to plus 17.7 per cent

Retail sales in the European Union will grow by 5.5 per cent in nominal terms in 2023. In real terms, however, the …

Distribution31. July 2024

First half year

Mr. Bricolage loses 4.4 per cent in like-for-like sales

French DIY group Mr. Bricolage posted first-half sales of EUR 1.1253 bn, 6.5 percent down on the same period last year. Its …

Distribution30. July 2024

German DIY chains

Hellweg and Toom to stop buying together

The German DIY chain Hellweg will no longer be buying together with its competitor Toom Baumarkt (Rewe Group). The two DIY operators have …

Distribution30. July 2024

10th Global DIY Summit:

Transformation to never normal

What is now regarded as normal? What will it be in the future? And what does this mean for dealing with climate change, AI and the phenomenon of …

Distribution29. July 2024

Second quarter 2024

Tractor Supply net sales up by 1.5 per cent

Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, today reported financial results for its second …

Distribution26. July 2024

Irish cooperative

Topline from Ireland returns to Edra/Ghin

The Irish Topline Group has returned to the international trade association Edra/Ghin. The DIY and building materials purchasing …

Distribution22. July 2024

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The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

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Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

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Statistics

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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Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution2. March 2026

Thank you, John

John Herbert, general secretary of Edra/Ghin, has announced his retirement and had a long …

Distribution2. March 2026

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers24. February 2026

Toolstation set to withdraw from France

Allhome going out of metro for expansion

Mr. DIY boosting presence in home region

Edra managing director John Herbert receives Made4DIY Lifetime Award

Jardiland and Gamm vert lose significant turnover

Philippines’ Wilcon exploring overseas expansion

Are Ace Hardware and the Kawan Lama Group parting ways?

Are Indonesia’s Kawan Lama Group and Ace Hardware breaking up?

Wickes’ sales down at the half year point

Retail sales in the EU from minus 4.7 to plus 17.7 per cent

Mr. Bricolage loses 4.4 per cent in like-for-like sales

Hellweg and Toom to stop buying together

Transformation to never normal

Tractor Supply net sales up by 1.5 per cent

Topline from Ireland returns to Edra/Ghin

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