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Dynamics in cross-border marketplaces in Europe
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Dynamics in cross-border marketplaces in Europe

In 2022, the total cross-border e-commerce market in Europe, including the UK, Switzerland and Norway, was worth EUR 265 bn (excluding the travel segment). Of this, marketplaces accounted for EUR 167 bn or 63 per cent. …

Distribution19. October 2023
Ingka Group accounts for most of Ikea's turnover
UP 5.7 PER CENT
Ingka Group accounts for most of Ikea's turnover

Inter Ikea Systems B.V., owner of the Ikea concept and global franchisor, today announced total Ikea retail sales for the 2023 …

Distribution17. October 2023
Dick’s Lumber acquires Zy Tech Building Systems
Rona
Dick’s Lumber acquires Zy Tech Building Systems

Dick’s Lumber, a banner of Canadian home improvement retail group Rona, has completed the acquisition of Zy Tech Building Systems, a…

Distribution17. October 2023
Heidi Petz becomes CEO of Sherwin-Williams
USA
Heidi Petz becomes CEO of Sherwin-Williams

US paint manufacturer and distributor Sherwin-Williams has announced a change at the top. As of 1 January 2024, Heidi Petz (48) will …

Distribution13. October 2023
New Home Improvement Report published
“From China to America by way of Europe”
New Home Improvement Report published

The new Home Improvement Report Retail Worldwide is out. Produced as the result of close collaboration between the global retail and …

Distribution11. October 2023
Bangladesh seems to be Mr. DIY’s next expansion target
Southeast Asia
Bangladesh seems to be Mr. DIY’s next expansion target

Malaysian retail chain Mr. DIY is preparing for its market entry into Bangladesh. A Linkedin account and Facebook page have …

Distribution10. October 2023
Mr. DIY quietly setting up in Bangladesh
DIY International169.4 million people
Mr. DIY quietly setting up in Bangladesh

The Malaysian market leader is still looking for new expansion targets. Bangladesh will be the retailer’s second South Asian market after …

Distribution10. October 2023
DIY store boss without barriers
DIY InternationalObi
DIY store boss without barriers

Sebastian Gundel has been at the helm of Germany's largest DIY store operator for a year now. What has changed? Quite a lot, as becomes clear in the…

Distribution9. October 2023
Obi aims for further growth with franchise partners
CEO Sebastian Gundel
Obi aims for further growth with franchise partners

Obi wants to grow more strongly through franchising. Sebastian Gundel, who has been CEO of Germany's largest and Europe's …

Distribution9. October 2023
Wilcon Depot awarded for its virtual showroom
Philippine market leader
Wilcon Depot awarded for its virtual showroom

Wilcon Depot won two awards for its VR Store Experience. The trade magazine Retail Asia gave the virtual showroom launched last year …

Distribution6. October 2023
Wilcon Depot gamifies the online shopping experience
DIY InternationalPhilippines
Wilcon Depot gamifies the online shopping experience

The Philippines’ top home improvement retailer has been reaping awards for its latest showcase, the VR Store Experience. Social…

Distribution6. October 2023
Clas Ohlson acquires Spares
Accessories and spare parts for electronic products
Clas Ohlson acquires Spares

Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson acquires Spares, a leading company within spare parts and accessories for electronics as well as batteries. This week, …

Distribution6. October 2023
Mr. DIY Thailand pushes white label products
Changing consumer behaviour
Mr. DIY Thailand pushes white label products

True to its motto of “Everyday low prices”, the Thai operations of Malaysian home improvement retailer Mr. DIY has launched a campaign …

Distribution5. October 2023
Mr. DIY Vietnam to end 2023 with ten stores
Expansion
Mr. DIY Vietnam to end 2023 with ten stores

The Vietnam operations of Malaysian home improvement giant Mr. DIY has opened a sixth location and is set to end the year with ten …

Distribution4. October 2023
Third Virtual DIY Summit on the current state of the industry
Participants from all over the world
Third Virtual DIY Summit on the current state of the industry

For the third Virtual DIY Summit 2023, John Herbert, managing director of the international DIY association Edra/Ghin…

Distribution2. October 2023
How are French DIY retailers developing?
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The dream of Sofia
DIY InternationalPraktis
The dream of Sofia

The Bulgarian chain Praktis is demonstrating how modern DIY retailing works in its new store in the…

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Moving forward in big steps
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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Plant Power at IPM Express
 IPM Essen
Plant Power at IPM Express

This year, IPM Essen will be offering new formats on the subject of plants. In addition, the hall …

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The Bulgarian chain Praktis is demonstrating how modern DIY retailing works in its new store in the…

Distribution5. November 2025
“We want to grow in Switzerland”
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“We want to grow in Switzerland”

It's not just about language and format: Christoph Theler, CEO of Bauhaus Switzerland, explains …

Distribution16. October 2025
Bauhaus in Italian
DIY InternationalBauhaus
Bauhaus in Italian

And in a small space: Bauhaus has taken over two Do it + Garden locations in Switzerland. One of …

Distribution14. October 2025