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Patrick Dietrich becomes Eurobaustoff managing director
Change from Erlus AG
Patrick Dietrich becomes Eurobaustoff managing director

Patrick Dietrich (40) will be the new managing director of the German building materials trade cooperative Eurobaustoff. From 1 January 2026, he will be responsible for the procurement management division, which …

Distribution19. November 2025
Home Depot sees a slight sales increase in the third quarter
DIY InternationalAdjusting fiscal guidance
Home Depot sees a slight sales increase in the third quarter

The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, reported sales of USD 41.4 bn (EUR 35.7 bn) for the …

Distribution18. November 2025
Clas Ohlson acquires technology, accessories and spare parts businesses
70 per cent each
Clas Ohlson acquires technology, accessories and spare parts businesses

Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson is acquiring 70 per cent of the shares in companies operating in the technology…

Distribution18. November 2025
Webinar on new Home Improvement Report this Thursday
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Webinar on new Home Improvement Report this Thursday

In a free webinar this Thursday, November 20, at 2:00 p.m., the editorial team at diyinternational.com will present the latest …

Distribution17. November 2025
Lifetime Award for John Herbert in Greece
„The most important personality in the DIY industry“
Lifetime Award for John Herbert in Greece

John Herbert, co-founder and managing director of the international DIY chain Edra/Ghin, was today presented with the DIY Lifetime Award …

Distribution13. November 2025
Tariffs have almost doubled since 2024
Study on global trade
Tariffs have almost doubled since 2024

Global trade is undergoing ongoing upheaval, driven by geopolitics, protectionism and the effects of climate change, according to the latest …

Distribution13. November 2025
Leroy Merlin introduces outlet areas in Poland
Part of the ESG and circular economy strategy
Leroy Merlin introduces outlet areas in Poland

Leroy Merlin has set up outlet areas in its Polish stores under the motto „Selling is better than throwing away“. Almost one million …

Distribution11. November 2025
Eurobaustoff plans 4 per cent sales increase for 2026
DIY InternationalGerman builing material trade cooperation
Eurobaustoff plans 4 per cent sales increase for 2026

„Before the shareholders' meeting in June, the mood was better than the figures, now it is worse than the figures.“ With these…

Distribution11. November 2025
Mr. DIY Thailand to raise USD 173 mio from public offering
DIY InternationalFunds to build 500 new stores, fund warehouse automation
Mr. DIY Thailand to raise USD 173 mio from public offering

The Thai operations of global home goods retailer Mr. DIY expected to raise USD 173 mio (EUR 150.33 mio) from its market …

Distribution11. November 2025
Clas Ohlson grows significantly from May to October
DIY InternationalSales up 7 per cent
Clas Ohlson grows significantly from May to October

Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson reports a significant increase in sales for the first six months of its 2025/2026 financial yea…

Distribution10. November 2025
L’entrepôt du Bricolage also down on previous year in third quarter
DIY InternationalSamse Group in France
L’entrepôt du Bricolage also down on previous year in third quarter

The French retail group Samse recorded a significant decline in sales in its DIY store business in the third …

Distribution10. November 2025
Consumers call for AllHome boycott
DIY InternationalScandals involving Philippines’ top billionaire
Consumers call for AllHome boycott

Controversies involving companies owned by top billionaire Manuel B. Villar have cast a heavy shadow on his retail businesses, including home …

Distribution7. November 2025
Changes in Coop's Executive Board
DIY InternationalSwitzerland
Changes in Coop's Executive Board

The Board of Directors of the Swiss cooperative Coop Group has appointed Daniel Hintermann to succeed Daniel Stucker as Head of Trading with …

Distribution5. November 2025
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 capital. The business model of its parent company Limex opens…

Distribution5. November 2025
Hornbach plans expansion into Serbia
DIY InternationalNo openings announced yet
Hornbach plans expansion into Serbia

The German DIY chain Hornbach is planning to expand into Serbia. Hornbach Baumarkt AG is working on opening DIY and garden centres in Serbia in…

Distribution4. 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 …

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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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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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Distribution3. February 2026
Industry gathering in Athens
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Industry gathering in Athens

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

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

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

Distribution27. January 2026