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Statement and Interview

Jim Inglis and Susanne Jäger on "Women in the DIY industry".

"We should not define the home improvement industry as a 'man's world'." This is what Jim Inglis, former top manager at the world market leader The Home Depot and now an internationally active consultant, writes. He …

Distribution17. March 2023

Women in the DIY industry, part 2

The best brains are not always male

Susanne Jäger has been a board member at German DIY chain Hornbach for 16 years - and is still an exception. So what is the status of women in …

Distribution17. March 2023

Finland, Sweden, Norway

Kesko's home improvement division grows by 3.7 per cent

The building and home improvement trade division of Finland's Kesko Group achieved total sales of EUR 2.3772 bn in 2022. …

Distribution16. March 2023

Succession of Jeff Kinnaird

William Bastek now executive VP of merchandising at The Home Depot

The US-American world market leader The Home Depot named William "Billy" Bastek executive vice president of …

Distribution16. March 2023

Women in the DIY industry, part 1

A woman’s place is in the home centre

Former Home Depot manager Jim Inglis is a consultant to DIY retail companies around the world. He strongly warns the industry to not sleep …

Distribution15. March 2023

Home Improvement Tracker

Less home improvement, more maintenance

As anticipated by the researchers of The Farnsworth Group and the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI), home owners are shifting away …

Distribution15. March 2023

Adeo Group

First Leroy Merlin Garden stand-alone garden centre in Italy

Leroy Merlin has opened its first stand-alone garden centre near Cagliari in the south of Sardinia. The store in the …

Distribution14. March 2023

All relevant retailers will take part

Early bird offer for the Global DIY-Summit in Berlin ends tomorrow

The deadline for the early bird registration for the 9th Global DIY-Summit 2023 is tomorrow, Wednesday, 15 March …

Distribution14. March 2023

Total increase of 9.1 per cent

Eurobaustoff grows retail sales by just under 1 per cent

The German cooperative Eurobaustoff has increased its centrally invoiced sales in 2022 by around 9 per cent to almost EUR 9…

Distribution13. March 2023

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 …

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

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Together we can do it

As part of its sustainability strategy, Dachser is driving forward low-emission deliveries, …

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Global campaign for perfect paint edges

Frogtape aims to strengthen its brand presence worldwide. One measure involves expanding and …

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IPM Garden Study

Green Gets Under Your Skin

A new study shows: People want more escape from everyday life. This is where the garden trade can …

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Dachser

Together we can do it

As part of its sustainability strategy, Dachser is driving forward low-emission deliveries, …

Distribution1. July 2026

3e AG

Archimedes’ lever

The Austrian retail group has named its new advisory tool after the Greek mathematician. CEO …

Distribution29. June 2026

Hornbach

In the competition’s quarry

In an environment characterised by falling turnover, Hornbach is pushing ahead with its expansion …

Distribution26. June 2026

Jim Inglis and Susanne Jäger on "Women in the DIY industry".

The best brains are not always male

Kesko's home improvement division grows by 3.7 per cent

William Bastek now executive VP of merchandising at The Home Depot

A woman’s place is in the home centre

Less home improvement, more maintenance

First Leroy Merlin Garden stand-alone garden centre in Italy

Early bird offer for the Global DIY-Summit in Berlin ends tomorrow

Eurobaustoff grows retail sales by just under 1 per cent

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

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Together we can do it

Global campaign for perfect paint edges

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