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Cencosud founder Horst Paulmann has passed away
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Cencosud founder Horst Paulmann has passed away

Horst Paulmann, the founder of the Chilean retail group Cencosud, has passed away. He died today, 11 March 2025, at the age of 89. Born in Kassel, Germany, Horst Paulmann started out more than 60 years ago with a small …

Distribution11. March 2025
Rona strengthens Canadian manufacturers with the ‘Well made here’ label
DIY InternationalRelationship with the USA
Rona strengthens Canadian manufacturers with the ‘Well made here’ label

The conflict with neighbouring Canada sparked by the new US rulers has reached the home improvement industry…

Distribution7. March 2025
US DIY retailers present their AI tools
DIY InternationalMylow and Magic Apron
US DIY retailers present their AI tools

Just in time for the spring season, Home Depot and Lowe’s are introducing their individual AI tools for customers. Both share a similar …

Distribution7. March 2025
DIY market in the Netherlands grows by 2.6 per cent
DIY InternationalFour billion mark exceeded
DIY market in the Netherlands grows by 2.6 per cent

The DIY market in the Netherlands grew by 2.6 per cent last year and exceeded the 4 billion euro mark. This was reported by the …

Distribution7. March 2025
Cashbuild increases revenue by 5 per cent
DIY InternationalSouth Africa
Cashbuild increases revenue by 5 per cent

Cashbuild, Southern Africa’s leading retailer of building materials and associated products, reported its financial results for the last s…

Distribution5. March 2025
Home Depot Canada under new management
New EVPs for Pro and HR as well
Home Depot Canada under new management

The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced three changes in its management: Vinod Nalajala as the new president…

Distribution5. March 2025
Clas Ohlson relaunches its own battery platform
20 new tools and garden equipment
Clas Ohlson relaunches its own battery platform

Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson is relaunching its own battery platform, Cocraft LXC, with a completely new range of 20 new …

Distribution4. March 2025
HomePro just misses previous year's sales
DIY InternationalThailand and Malaysia
HomePro just misses previous year's sales

The Thai home improvement chain HomePro just missed its 2024 sales level of the previous year. The company generated 67.95202 bn baht (THB…

Distribution28. February 2025
Home Depot's sales to fall by 1.8 per cent in 2024/2025
US market leader
Home Depot's sales to fall by 1.8 per cent in 2024/2025

DIY world market leader Home Depot recorded a year-on-year decline in sales of 1.8 per cent to USD 159.514 bn (EUR 152.182 …

Distribution27. February 2025
Lowe's reports a 3.1 per cent drop in sales for 2024/2025
DIY InternationalNo. 2 in the US and worldwide
Lowe's reports a 3.1 per cent drop in sales for 2024/2025

The US home improvement retailer Lowe's closed the 2024/2025 financial year (ending 31 January 2025) with a year-on-year …

Distribution27. February 2025
End for Do it + Garden in Switzerland
DIY InternationalMigros finds no buyer
End for Do it + Garden in Switzerland

The Swiss home improvement chain Do it + Garden will not continue. The retail group Migros has found no buyer. The cooperative explains the …

Distribution27. February 2025
Jumbo records 4.2 per cent drop in sales
DIY InternationalSwiss market leader
Jumbo records 4.2 per cent drop in sales

Last year, Jumbo, the Swiss DIY market leader, generated net sales of CHF 1.073 bn (EUR 1.139 bn). Compared to 2023, this is a decline of 4…

Distribution25. February 2025
New head of Leroy Merlin in Poland comes from ManoMano
DIY InternationalMatthieu Pihery
New head of Leroy Merlin in Poland comes from ManoMano

Matthieu Pihery is the new CEO of Leroy Merlin Poland. He has been with the Adeo Group since September 2024 and has …

Distribution24. February 2025
Irish DIY chain Woodie's is tenth member of Arena
DIY InternationalInternational purchasing cooperative
Irish DIY chain Woodie's is tenth member of Arena

The Irish DIY store chain Woodie's is a new member of the international purchasing cooperative Arena. Woodie's is a subsidiary of …

Distribution24. February 2025
Bauhaus Alfafar in Valencia resumes operations
Reopening after flood disaster
Bauhaus Alfafar in Valencia resumes operations

After the flood disaster in October 2024, Bauhaus is reopening its Alfafar location in Valencia on the Costa del Azahar to customers…

Distribution21. February 2025
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Learning from Siegen
Kremer
Learning from Siegen

Alexander Kremer has opened his fifth natural garden centre and – once again – done things that …

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Now a Benelux player
All Fields
Now a Benelux player

Belgian service provider All Fields works for manufacturers and retailers in the DIY sector. Two …

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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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Distribution12. June 2025
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A lot of detail work is required to ensure that thousands of participants attend the Global DIY …

Distribution8. May 2025
Mr. DIY elevates look in Thailand
DIY InternationalNew flagship store unveiled
Mr. DIY elevates look in Thailand

After sprucing up outlets in Poland and Indonesia, Asian home goods retail chain Mr. DIY has …

Distribution6. May 2025