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Obi’s DIY bar

The German industry leader Obi opened the “Obi Machbar” in the centre of Cologne, an urban DIY concept store – with the longest workbench in the world

Distribution21. March 2022

February figures

DIY sales in France below 2021, but far above 2020

In the French home improvement trade, the trend that has prevailed since May 2021 continued in February: sales are below those of…

Distribution21. March 2022

ProCoop and GooDay

Edra/Ghin has new members from Belgium and Japan

The international DIY association Edra/Ghin has new members from Belgium and Japan. The Belgian cooperation ProCoop and the …

Distribution21. March 2022

Fourth store in Spain

Mr. DIY’s expansion in Europe also carries risks

Malaysian retail chain Mr. DIY has opened its fourth store in Spain, in the same city where the first Mr. DIY location launched in …

Distribution18. March 2022

Malaysian chain

Mr. DIY’s European expansion with “additional risk”

Home improvement or bazaar store? Malaysian store chain Mr. DIY, already operating four stores in Spain, tends to confuse …

Distribution18. March 2022

“War against freedom and democracy"

Obi finally withdraws from Russia

The 27 Obi stores in Russia, along with the company’s online presence in the country, have ceased to operate as of today, 17 March 2022. Germany's…

Distribution17. March 2022

Employees flee Ukraine

Leroy Merlin remains in Russia and writes to its suppliers

Leroy Merlin will remain active in Russia. The DIY chain, which belongs to the French DIY market leader Adeo and is the …

Distribution17. March 2022

Prices, delivery problems

Russia's home improvement industry and the war in Ukraine

The Russian DIY sector is feeling the effects of the war in Ukraine and expects significant price increases. Market leader…

Distribution17. March 2022

New location with 16 000 m²

Hornbach now has five stores in Slovakia

The German DIY store operator Hornbach has opened its fifth store in the eastern neighbouring country of Slovakia. The location is in the …

Distribution17. March 2022

GfK figures 2021

Dutch DIY market 16 per cent below boom year 2020

The Dutch DIY sector recorded a double-digit decline in sales in 2021 compared with the boom year of 2020. According to the Total …

Distribution16. March 2022

Map

Kingfisher locations worldwide

By the end of 2021, Kingfisher united more than 1 500 stores under its umbrella. These were concentrated in the parent country of the UK and France.

Distribution16. March 2022

Global DIY-Network

Locandis wants to bring customers back to the store

A significant question in these times which are characterised by online shopping is: how can retailers manage to bring customers…

Distribution16. March 2022

Ukraine war

Video shows customer stampede at Obi store in St. Petersburg

German DIY retailer Obi's announcement on 7 March 2022 that it would close its stores in Russia in response to the …

Distribution15. March 2022

Despite lockdown

Philippines’ Wilcon ends 2021 with 21 per cent rise in sales

Wilcon Depot, the Philippines’ largest homegrown home improvement retailer, increased sales by 21 per cent in 2021 …

Distribution14. March 2022

Scandinavia

Clas Ohlson grows primarily online: sales up seven per cent in third quarter

Clas Ohlson grows primarily online: sales up seven per cent in third quarterScandinavian company Clas …

Distribution11. March 2022

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

Distribution26. June 2026

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The market has become challenging. But how can we encourage the industry to think innovatively and …

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Obi’s DIY bar

DIY sales in France below 2021, but far above 2020

Edra/Ghin has new members from Belgium and Japan

Mr. DIY’s expansion in Europe also carries risks

Mr. DIY’s European expansion with “additional risk”

Obi finally withdraws from Russia

Leroy Merlin remains in Russia and writes to its suppliers

Russia's home improvement industry and the war in Ukraine

Hornbach now has five stores in Slovakia

Dutch DIY market 16 per cent below boom year 2020

Kingfisher locations worldwide

Locandis wants to bring customers back to the store

Video shows customer stampede at Obi store in St. Petersburg

Philippines’ Wilcon ends 2021 with 21 per cent rise in sales

Clas Ohlson grows primarily online: sales up seven per cent in third quarter

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