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Russia

Growth even in war

Ilya Kornyukhov helped establish Obi in Russia and advised other German companies. In an interview with the German trade magazine diy, he talks about the current situation in the country

Distribution3. November 2023

Offset by new openings

HomePro feels weak consumption in the third quarter

Thai home improvement group HomePro's third quarter sales were 3.11 per cent higher than the same period last year. Sales …

Distribution2. November 2023

Increase in turnover expected

Leroy Merlin has remodelled first Romanian store

Leroy Merlin has reopened its first Romanian market after a remodelling. The store in question is the Colosseum location in the …

Distribution31. October 2023

Ann-Marie Campbell named senior executive vice president

Home Depot to align its pro business

U.S. American and world market leader Home Depot announces changes to align the organisation around its pro business which is seen as its l…

Distribution30. October 2023

Against late payments, for long payments

Edra wants to block the EU Late Payment Regulation in Brussels

The European DIY association Edra is currently working intensively with its representation in Brussels to block the …

Distribution27. October 2023

Big differences between countries

European purchasing power increases by 5.8 per cent in 2023

In 2023, Europeans have a total of around 12.1 trillion euros at their disposal to spend on food, housing, services, …

Distribution26. October 2023

-14 per cent in the third quarter

High sales decline at Byggmax slows to some extent

Sales of the Swedish DIY group Byggmax were down by 13.8 per cent in the third quarter compared with the same quarter last year. …

Distribution25. October 2023

Markus Pieters

New Bauhaus boss in the Netherlands

Bauhaus in the Netherlands has a new managing director. The national company is now headed by Markus Pieters (58), reports Dutch trade magazine …

Distribution24. October 2023

Study

Dynamics in cross-border marketplaces in Europe

In 2022, the total cross-border e-commerce market in Europe, including the UK, Switzerland and Norway, was worth EUR 265 bn …

Distribution19. October 2023

UP 5.7 PER CENT

Ingka Group accounts for most of Ikea's turnover

Inter Ikea Systems B.V., owner of the Ikea concept and global franchisor, today announced total Ikea retail sales for the 2023 …

Distribution17. October 2023

Rona

Dick’s Lumber acquires Zy Tech Building Systems

Dick’s Lumber, a banner of Canadian home improvement retail group Rona, has completed the acquisition of Zy Tech Building Systems, a…

Distribution17. October 2023

USA

Heidi Petz becomes CEO of Sherwin-Williams

US paint manufacturer and distributor Sherwin-Williams has announced a change at the top. As of 1 January 2024, Heidi Petz (48) will …

Distribution13. October 2023

“From China to America by way of Europe”

New Home Improvement Report published

The new Home Improvement Report Retail Worldwide is out. Produced as the result of close collaboration between the global retail and …

Distribution11. October 2023

Southeast Asia

Bangladesh seems to be Mr. DIY’s next expansion target

Malaysian retail chain Mr. DIY is preparing for its market entry into Bangladesh. A Linkedin account and Facebook page have …

Distribution10. October 2023

169.4 million people

Mr. DIY quietly setting up in Bangladesh

The Malaysian market leader is still looking for new expansion targets. Bangladesh will be the retailer’s second South Asian market after …

Distribution10. October 2023

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Brazil home improvement sector is steadily growing

The country is one of the largest home improvement markets of Latin America. Currently, the market …

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Partnership between Katoen Natie and Intergamma

A new storage and picking system with round-the-clock robots

At its multi-customer logistics platform in Kallo, Belgian logistics provider Katoen Natie has …

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Green as far as the eye can see

The Van Uytsel Tuincentrum in Kontich, Belgium, grew out of a plant nursery and still clearly …

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Since 2020

Brazil home improvement sector is steadily growing

The country is one of the largest home improvement markets of Latin America. Currently, the market …

Distribution24. November 2023

Thai home improvement retailer - Southeast Asia Series III

Siam Global House’s entry to reshape Philippine market

The Thai retailer focuses on differentiating its products, services, personnel and brand image, and…

Distribution21. November 2023

Mr. DIY’s expansion - Southeast Asia Series II

Small store, lean staff, cheap pricing allow quick expansion

The retailing giant Mr. DIY started its expansion into international markets in 2015. Now the …

Distribution17. November 2023

Growth even in war

HomePro feels weak consumption in the third quarter

Leroy Merlin has remodelled first Romanian store

Home Depot to align its pro business

Edra wants to block the EU Late Payment Regulation in Brussels

European purchasing power increases by 5.8 per cent in 2023

High sales decline at Byggmax slows to some extent

New Bauhaus boss in the Netherlands

Dynamics in cross-border marketplaces in Europe

Ingka Group accounts for most of Ikea's turnover

Dick’s Lumber acquires Zy Tech Building Systems

Heidi Petz becomes CEO of Sherwin-Williams

New Home Improvement Report published

Bangladesh seems to be Mr. DIY’s next expansion target

Mr. DIY quietly setting up in Bangladesh

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Brazil home improvement sector is steadily growing

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