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Down 3.5 per cent in third quarter

Hornbach satisfied with business performance despite drop in sales

The German DIY chain Hornbach generated sales of EUR 1.3806 bn with its DIY stores in the third quarter (1 September to 30 November 2023), 3.5 per cent less than in the same period of the previous year. On a …

Distribution22. December 2023

Greenhouse gas emissions

Edra/Ghin seeks advice on Scope 3 from Ricardo

The international DIY association Edra/Ghin is being advised by the specialised consultancy firm Ricardo on issues relating to Scope …

Distribution21. December 2023

New local store concept

Bricoma aims to increase sales by 10 per cent in 2023

The Moroccan DIY chain Bricoma will end 2023 with a 10 per cent increase in sales compared with the previous year. CEO Mohamme…

Distribution19. December 2023

Building materials almost in double figures

DIY market in the Netherlands up 4.4 per cent after nine months

The Dutch DIY market grew by 4.4 per cent in the first three quarters compared to January to September 2022. This …

Distribution12. December 2023

Renovated existing building

Bauhaus Stockholm-Bromma reopens after relocation

Bauhaus in Stockholm's Bromma district has reopened after relocating to premises in the former Bromma Valsverket industrial comple…

Distribution11. December 2023

Holding from the United Arab Emirates?

Russian media report the sale of Leroy Merlin Russia

The Russian news agencies Interfax and Tass as well as other media are reporting that the Russian national company of Leroy …

Distribution7. December 2023

Ten new stores planned

Clas Ohlson reports growing online sales

The Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson, which reported an 8 per cent increase in sales in the first six months of its 2023/24 financial year …

Distribution7. December 2023

Philippines

AllHome sales slip in the third quarter

After an optimistic showing in the second quarter, Philippine home improvement retailing company AllHome saw sales slip in the third quarter…

Distribution6. December 2023

South America

Falabella's home improvement sales down 20 per cent year-on-year

The home improvement division of the Chilean retail group Falabella generated 19.2 per cent less turnover in Chile …

Distribution5. December 2023

Canada

Rona announces renewed positioning and brand

Canadian home improvement retail group Rona has announced a repositioning of its business, a series of new programmes aimed at …

Distribution4. December 2023

BHB Congress

Analysis forecasts German DIY store sales for 2024 to fall flat

German DIY stores are expected to be treading water in 2024 with an estimated +0.0 per cent increase in sales. This …

Distribution30. November 2023

medical reasons

Adeo CEO Philippe Zimmermann hands over to Thomas Bouret

Health reasons have forced Philippe Zimmermann (52) to step down as CEO of the Adeo Group - Thomas Bouret (51) has been …

Distribution29. November 2023

480 participants

BHB Congress in uncertain times discusses sustainability - and its opportunities

Almost 480 participants came to Bonn today for the start of the two-day congress of the German DIY …

Distribution29. November 2023

CRC's hardline segment

Thai Watsadu's sales flat in the third quarter

Revenues of the hardline segment of Thai retailer Central Retail Corp. (CRC) were flat in the third quarter. The Thai retailing giant…

Distribution28. November 2023

Until February 2024

The last Canadian Lowe's stores become Rona+

The Canadian Rona Group is finalising the conversion of the locations previously operated as Lowe's stores to the new Rona+ brand. The …

Distribution27. November 2023

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Distribution5. November 2025

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Distribution16. October 2025

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Distribution14. October 2025

Hornbach satisfied with business performance despite drop in sales

Edra/Ghin seeks advice on Scope 3 from Ricardo

Bricoma aims to increase sales by 10 per cent in 2023

DIY market in the Netherlands up 4.4 per cent after nine months

Bauhaus Stockholm-Bromma reopens after relocation

Russian media report the sale of Leroy Merlin Russia

Clas Ohlson reports growing online sales

AllHome sales slip in the third quarter

Falabella's home improvement sales down 20 per cent year-on-year

Rona announces renewed positioning and brand

Analysis forecasts German DIY store sales for 2024 to fall flat

Adeo CEO Philippe Zimmermann hands over to Thomas Bouret

BHB Congress in uncertain times discusses sustainability - and its opportunities

Thai Watsadu's sales flat in the third quarter

The last Canadian Lowe's stores become Rona+

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