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DIY retailer rankings

Bauhaus draws level with previous market leader Obi in Germany

A new constellation emerged at the top of the German DIY market last year as Bauhaus caught up with the previous market leader Obi in the sales rankings.Initial data from the Baumarkt + Garten 2023 statistics show that …

Distribution10. March 2023

Virtual Global DIY Summit

First insights into the Home Improvement Report Worldwide

This year, a new study on the worldwide home improvement market will be published. The new Home Improvement Report …

Distribution10. March 2023

Record year 2022

Wilcon sales buoyed by renewed construction activity in the Philippines

Double-digit growth in same-store sales resulting from the Philippines' post-pandemic recovery allowed the …

Distribution9. March 2023

First two stores

Global House eyeing 2024 entry to the Philippines

Thai home improvement retailer Siam Global House is looking to launch operations in the Philippines by 2024 even as it ramps up …

Distribution7. March 2023

Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia

Global House announces expansion in the region

Thai retail group Siam Global House wants not only to expand to the Philippines, but also to enlarge its footprint in countries …

Distribution7. March 2023

Home Improvement Project Activity Tracker

More outdoor DIY projects in the fourth quarter

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) conducts a quarterly survey of 2 000 homeowners to track their current and planned …

Distribution6. March 2023

Home Improvement Project Activity Tracker

Lots to do in the kitchen and bathroom

The Home Improvement Research Institute provided the results of its quarterly survey among homeowners.

Distribution6. March 2023

Comparable sales down 1.5 per cent

Lowe’s sales up 5.2 per cent in Q4 2022

Lowe’s has reported an increase in sales for the fourth quarter of 2022 of 5.2 per cent. According to a press release by the second largest …

Distribution3. March 2023

Mr. DIY II: Now over 2 500 stores worldwide

Mr. DIY aggressively expands despite geopolitical, economic circumstances

Rapid store expansion is one of Mr. DIY’s three pillars of growth. In 2022, the Malaysian retailer opened …

Distribution3. March 2023

Bricomarché, Bricorama and Brico Cash lose sales in France

In France, the Bricomarché, Bricorama and Brico Cash DIY stores achieved a turnover of EUR 3.318 bn last year, 2.8 per …

Distribution2. March 2023

South Africa

Cashbuild turnover down 4 per cent year-on-year in second half of 2022

South African home improvement retailer Cashbuild has reported sales of 5.649 bn South African Rand (ZAR, EUR…

Distribution2. March 2023

Successor to Sergio Giroldi

Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier is the new president of Edra/Ghin

Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier is the new president of the international DIY association Edra/Ghin. Erwin van Osta…

Distribution1. March 2023

In a bid to expand market share

Philippines’ Wilcon poised to add two more store formats

Wilcon Depot, the Philippines’ biggest home improvement retail chain, is set to add two new store formats to its two …

Distribution1. March 2023

Up to 10 per cent sales growth

Ace Indonesia aims to build 10 to 15 stores in 2023

Ace Hardware Indonesia, the country’s top home improvement retailer, aims to build 10 to 15 stores this year and has allotted up…

Distribution28. February 2023

Two-part series at DIY+

Mr. DIY’s growth trajectory shows no signs of slowdown

Malaysian home improvement retailer Mr. DIY ended 2022 with more than 2 500 outlets across the globe, indicating that it has …

Distribution28. February 2023

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Praktis

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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FN Neuhofer

Moving forward in big steps

“FN Neuhofer goes America”: That was the latest major step taken by the Austrian wood specialist, …

Suppliers

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 …

Garden

Praktis

The dream of Sofia

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

Distribution5. November 2025

Bauhaus

“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

Bauhaus in Italian

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

Distribution14. October 2025

Bauhaus draws level with previous market leader Obi in Germany

First insights into the Home Improvement Report Worldwide

Wilcon sales buoyed by renewed construction activity in the Philippines

Global House eyeing 2024 entry to the Philippines

Global House announces expansion in the region

More outdoor DIY projects in the fourth quarter

Lots to do in the kitchen and bathroom

Lowe’s sales up 5.2 per cent in Q4 2022

Mr. DIY aggressively expands despite geopolitical, economic circumstances

Bricomarché, Bricorama and Brico Cash lose sales in France

Cashbuild turnover down 4 per cent year-on-year in second half of 2022

Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier is the new president of Edra/Ghin

Philippines’ Wilcon poised to add two more store formats

Ace Indonesia aims to build 10 to 15 stores in 2023

Mr. DIY’s growth trajectory shows no signs of slowdown

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