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Upward trend in France continues in August
Plus 1.39 per cent
Upward trend in France continues in August

In August, the French DIY sector continued its upward trend. The DIY trade in France turned over 1.39 per cent more than in the same month last year. The weather boosted sales in the air-conditioning and fans segment, …

Distribution29. September 2022
How DIY retailers can learn from and leverage customers’ DIY failures
DIY InternationalResearch
How DIY retailers can learn from and leverage customers’ DIY failures

This is according to Matthew Hall from Oregon State University, who is researching this topic together with …

Distribution28. September 2022
Hornbach opens ninth store in Romania
In Constanta
Hornbach opens ninth store in Romania

German DIY chain Hornbach opened its ninth store in Romania today, 28 September 2022. The location is the Black Sea metropolitan city of …

Distribution28. September 2022
Kingfisher sales shrank by 4.1 per cent in H1 2022
+16,6 per cent to 2019
Kingfisher sales shrank by 4.1 per cent in H1 2022

UK-based Kingfisher's sales were down by 2.8 per cent year-on-year in H1 2022. Like-for-like sales also fell by 4.1 per cent, …

Distribution21. September 2022
Promart considers expansion into Ecuador
CEO Verónica Valdez
Promart considers expansion into Ecuador

Peruvian home improvement chain Promart is considering entering the market in neighbouring Ecuador. CEO Verónica Valdez said this in an …

Distribution20. September 2022
Wickes revenue in first half year 2022 grew by 1.3 per cent
822 Mio. British pounds
Wickes revenue in first half year 2022 grew by 1.3 per cent

Wickes has reported a revenue growth of 1.3 per cent to GBP 822.3 mio (approx. EUR 945.7 mio.) for its first half year …

Distribution16. September 2022
Mr. DIY Turkey COO: More time spent at home, new generation shaping industry
No plans for e-commerce
Mr. DIY Turkey COO: More time spent at home, new generation shaping industry

The younger generation's consumption habits are transforming the home improvement industry, the country…

Distribution15. September 2022
Logos in black and closed stores in the UK
State funeral
Logos in black and closed stores in the UK

In the UK, Kingfisher's B&Q stores and Screwfix locations, as well as Wickes stores, will be closed next Monday, 19 September 2022, …

Distribution14. September 2022
Online shop of Coop Bau + Hobby now under the Jumbo brand
Switzerland
Online shop of Coop Bau + Hobby now under the Jumbo brand

The online shop of the Swiss DIY chain Coop Bau + Hobby has now switched to the Jumbo brand. Last year, Coop took over the…

Distribution13. September 2022
New showroom concept in the Rona network
Canada
New showroom concept in the Rona network

A member of the Rona Group in Canada, which belongs to Lowe's, has opened a first location for an appliance store with a showroom concept. …

Distribution12. September 2022
Clas Ohlson down year-on-year in first quarter
Significant growth online
Clas Ohlson down year-on-year in first quarter

In the first quarter of the 2022/2023 financial year (May to July), the sales of Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson fell 1 per cent …

Distribution8. September 2022
Productivity per unit area of the world's top 5 has risen by 28.5 per cent since 2015
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Productivity per unit area of the world's top 5 has risen by 28.5 per cent since 2015

While the two European operators in the global top 5, Groupe Adeo and Kingfisher, achieved …

Distribution8. September 2022
Plus 20 per cent for DIY stores in the Netherlands
First half of 2022
Plus 20 per cent for DIY stores in the Netherlands

DIY stores in the Netherlands had sales totalling around EUR 1.9 bn in the first half of 2022. This is an increase of 19.9 per …

Distribution7. September 2022
French DIY sales up again for the first time in July
Garden and air conditioners in demand
French DIY sales up again for the first time in July

In July, DIY sales in France were above the comparable monthly figure for the previous year for the first time since November …

Distribution6. September 2022
Cashbuild's 2021/2022 sales remain below the record of the previous year
Down 12 per cent
Cashbuild's 2021/2022 sales remain below the record of the previous year

South African home improvement group Cashbuild made a turnover of ZAR 11.145 bn (EUR 655 mio) in the …

Distribution1. September 2022
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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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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