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Mixed Q3 results as home improvement chains battle domestic woes
DIY InternationalThailand
Mixed Q3 results as home improvement chains battle domestic woes

Home improvement retailers in Thailand posted mixed results for the third quarter as they battled domestic concerns that have been hounding the country, including political turmoil that was triggered by a border …

Distribution4. December 2025
“Proud to be a member of Make It Zero”
DIY InternationalEdra/Ghin
“Proud to be a member of Make It Zero”

The major players in the home improvement market have joined the international climate protection initiative launched by Edra/Ghin with the …

Distribution4. December 2025
Start to the final quarter with a decline
DIY InternationalDIY trade in October
Start to the final quarter with a decline

The German DIY sector entered the final quarter of the year with a slight decline in sales. According to the Federal Statistical Office …

Distribution3. December 2025
Wilcon recovers, AllHome continues fall
DIY InternationalPhilippines
Wilcon recovers, AllHome continues fall

Top Philippine home improvement retailing chain Wilcon Depot posted a sales recovery in the third quarter of the year, buoyed by better …

Distribution3. December 2025
No real growth expected for DIY stores in Germany 
DIY InternationalNot enough risks taken
No real growth expected for DIY stores in Germany 

DIY stores in Germany are recording a 1.3 per cent decline in sales this year, with sales totalling around EUR 24.7 bn. This…

Distribution1. December 2025
"The BHB is a strong platform"
DIY store congress in Bonn
"The BHB is a strong platform"

"For many years now, we have had more than 500 participants again – 510 are registered": Visibly pleased with the response this year, Peter Wüst, …

Distribution26. November 2025
Lowe's maintains sales in third quarter
DIY International0.4 per cent above previous year
Lowe's maintains sales in third quarter

US home improvement retailer Lowe's closed the third quarter (ending 31 October 2025) of its 2025/2026 financial year with a minimal increas…

Distribution26. November 2025
Fabio Rinaldi to become new CEO at Mr. Bricolage
Changing over from BigMat France
Fabio Rinaldi to become new CEO at Mr. Bricolage

Fabio Rinaldi will be the new face at the helm of the French Mr. Bricolage Group from January 2026. Rinaldi is no stranger to the …

Distribution26. November 2025
Kingfisher sales rise by 1.0 per cent in the third quarter
DIY InternationalGrowth from the UK and Ireland
Kingfisher sales rise by 1.0 per cent in the third quarter

The British Kingfisher Group has reported a slight increase in sales for its third quarter (ending 31 October 2025) in …

Distribution25. November 2025
Sales of Mr. DIY Malaysia impacted by oil subsidy removal
DIY InternationalPlus 5.6 per cent
Sales of Mr. DIY Malaysia impacted by oil subsidy removal

Malaysian home improvement retail giant Mr. DIY reported a 5.6 per cent increase in sales as new stores offset weak …

Distribution25. November 2025
Leroy Merlin closes two of its four large stores in Paris
DIY International20 small project stores planned
Leroy Merlin closes two of its four large stores in Paris

French DIY market leader Leroy Merlin is closing two of its four large stores in Paris, namely the store on Avenue …

Distribution24. November 2025
Matthäus Kubica becomes Hornbach's country manager in Serbia
DIY InternationalMoving from Switzerland
Matthäus Kubica becomes Hornbach's country manager in Serbia

Matthäus Kubica (37) is to become country manager for the new Hornbach company in Serbia. He will also assume overall …

Distribution24. November 2025
German DIY stores remain 2.3 per cent below previous year's level
BHB figures for the third quarter
German DIY stores remain 2.3 per cent below previous year's level

Even after three quarters, there has been no noticeable turnaround for DIY and garden centres in 2025. This is how…

Distribution21. November 2025
DIY stores in Austria see 2.1 per cent drop in sales
Third quarter
DIY stores in Austria see 2.1 per cent drop in sales

DIY stores in Austria ended the third quarter with a 2.1 per cent decline in sales. Gross sales volume amounted to around EUR 0…

Distribution21. November 2025
Swiss DIY stores down 6.8 per cent in the third quarter
Slightly better on a like-for-like basis
Swiss DIY stores down 6.8 per cent in the third quarter

Swiss DIY stores recorded a significant drop in sales in the third quarter. With gross sales of around CHF 0.78 bn (EUR 0.8…

Distribution21. November 2025
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“Many suppliers will be delighted”
DIY InternationalObi
“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Obi has restructured its purchasing department in order to fully leverage its strength across …

Distribution
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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Top DIY stores close gardening sections
DIY InternationalStatistics
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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DIY InternationalObi
“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Obi has restructured its purchasing department in order to fully leverage its strength across …

Distribution3. February 2026
Industry gathering in Athens
DIY InternationalGreece I
Industry gathering in Athens

The 16th DIY & Home Improvement Conference offered insights into the Greek market – informative…

Distribution29. January 2026
The desire for togetherness
DIY InternationalBHB
The desire for togetherness

BHB Managing Director Peter Wüst summed up the BHB Congress with the terms “innovation, change, …

Distribution27. January 2026