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A minus, but no negative trend in Germany
DIY InternationalSales figures 2021
A minus, but no negative trend in Germany

In 2021, many things were different for the DIY sector in Germany. The retail association BHB had to announce a decline in sales compared with the exceptional previous year. In the long term, however, demand is on the …

Distribution11. March 2022
Ikea pledges aid supplies to Lviv
Refugees in western Ukraine
Ikea pledges aid supplies to Lviv

Following a plea to the international home improvement industry for relief supplies for refugees in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, first …

Distribution10. March 2022
Obi opens "Obi MachBar", its first DIY concept store, in Cologne
In pedestrian zone
Obi opens "Obi MachBar", its first DIY concept store, in Cologne

Obi has opened a new DIY concept store in the city centre of Cologne under the name "Obi MachBar" (roughly "the Obi…

Distribution10. March 2022
Call for help from Ukraine to the home improvement community
KPMG chair Paul Martin
Call for help from Ukraine to the home improvement community

The international DIY association Edra/Ghin has received a call for help from the Ukrainian city of Lviv. Paul Martin, …

Distribution9. March 2022
Russia's press reports on the withdrawal of Obi
War against Ukraine
Russia's press reports on the withdrawal of Obi

In Russia, too, the temporary cessation of Obi's business activities in the country is reported via agencies - but without …

Distribution9. March 2022
DIY stores in Austria increase by 2.5 per cent in 2021
Double-digit growth in the first quarter
DIY stores in Austria increase by 2.5 per cent in 2021

The turnover of DIY stores in Austria increased by 2.5 per cent to EUR 3.04 bn in 2021. These figures were presented by the …

Distribution9. March 2022
German DIY stores down sharply compared to 2020, stable up compared to 2019
BHB retail association
German DIY stores down sharply compared to 2020, stable up compared to 2019

German DIY stores turned over 8.2 per cent less last year than in 2020, and 9.1 per cent less on a …

Distribution8. March 2022
Demand for emergency supplies soars
Petrol cans, generators etc.
Demand for emergency supplies soars

The Russian war against Ukraine has led to a surge in interest in emergency supplies, which are also available in DIY stores. This has been …

Distribution8. March 2022
Swiss DIY stores close 2021 up 5.8 per cent
Large fluctuations in the year
Swiss DIY stores close 2021 up 5.8 per cent

In Switzerland, DIY store sales increased by 5.8 per cent to CHF 3.92 bn (EUR 3.91 bn) in 2021. This was reported by the German DIY …

Distribution8. March 2022
Obi Group discontinues operations in Russia
war in Ukraine
Obi Group discontinues operations in Russia

Obi Group has decided to stop its business in Russia. The company is deeply concerned about the tragic developments and consequences of …

Distribution7. March 2022
The Top 20 lose compared to 2020, but clearly gain compared to 2019
German DIY Retailers
The Top 20 lose compared to 2020, but clearly gain compared to 2019

In 2021, the 20 largest German DIY retailers in Germany and abroad generated a total of EUR 1.052 bn less than …

Distribution7. March 2022
Retailers and manufacturers in the DIY industry also affected by the war in Ukraine
Donations, production stoppages and concern for employees
Retailers and manufacturers in the DIY industry also affected by the war in Ukraine

Companies in the home improvement industry have joined the response to the Russian war of …

Distribution4. March 2022
John Herbert interviews Naotaro Hikida of Japanese company Kohnan Shoji
Meet the CEO
John Herbert interviews Naotaro Hikida of Japanese company Kohnan Shoji

John W. Herbert, general secretary of EDRA/GHIN, has hosted his  17th guest in the “Meet the CEO” serie…

Distribution4. March 2022
3e members increase external sales in Austria by 10.2 per cent
Abroad plus 5.8 per cent
3e members increase external sales in Austria by 10.2 per cent

The Austrian trade cooperative 3e AG increased group sales in 2021 by 9.2 per cent to EUR 709 mio. The 146 members in…

Distribution4. March 2022
Toolstation increases sales in 2021 by 20 per cent
Growing European business
Toolstation increases sales in 2021 by 20 per cent

The British trade chain Toolstation increased its total revenue by 20.2 per cent to GBP 761 mio (EUR 910 mio) in 2021. …

Distribution3. March 2022
How are French DIY retailers developing?
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Archimedes’ lever
DIY International3e AG
Archimedes’ lever

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

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Global campaign for perfect paint edges
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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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Green Gets Under Your Skin
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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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