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Amid speculation of divorce with Ace

Indonesia’s top home improvement chain enjoys 14 pct growth

PT Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia Tbk, formerly known as PT Ace Hardware Indonesia, enjoyed a double-digit rise in sales in the first half of the year in the run-up to its likely divorce from the American hardware retailer.I…

Distribution9. August 2024

Philippines

Wilcon net sales inch up in Q2

Wilcon Depot Inc., the Philippines’ top home improvement retail chain, saw net sales barely rising as the company continues to be confronted with …

Distribution9. August 2024

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 helm of “his” international association, …

Distribution2. March 2026

Deflation

DIY pricing expert emphasizes role of smart pricing in turbulent times

Most DIY retailers have had to contend with deflation in some core commodities, such as framing timber, since…

Distribution9. August 2024

Russia

Continued growth in Russia

Consumers are renovating and buying much more online. Despite the war, rising prices and high interest rates, the Russian DIY market is proving to be …

Distribution9. August 2024

Thank you, John

John Herbert, general secretary of Edra/Ghin, has announced his retirement and had a long conversation with DIY International about his 70-year career in retail and…

Distribution2. March 2026

obi

Curated partnership

Obi has now added a marketplace to its online store. Why is a DIY company doing this? At least not to list infinity, but to make the best offer for customers, …

Distribution9. August 2024

Global DIY Summit

Very Italian and very international

What makes the Italian market tick? The store tour organized at the start of the Global DIY Summit offered guests from all over the world …

Distribution9. August 2024

Swedish retailer

Clas Ohlson reports double-digit growth from May to July

Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson achieved double-digit growth in the first quarter of its fiscal year 2024/2025, i.e. from May …

Distribution8. August 2024

Still in Benelux

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…

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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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

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Indonesia’s top home improvement chain enjoys 14 pct growth

Wilcon net sales inch up in Q2

The joy of being in this industry

DIY pricing expert emphasizes role of smart pricing in turbulent times

Continued growth in Russia

Thank you, John

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Very Italian and very international

Clas Ohlson reports double-digit growth from May to July

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

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