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Fiscal guidance reaffirmed

The Home Depot posted higher sales in the second quarter

The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, generated sales of USD 47.9 bn (EUR 40.3 bn) for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, an increase of USD 2.6 bn (EUR 2.2 bn), or 5.7 per cent from …

Distribution19. August 2026

A week in Munich

International garden centre sector gathers for the IGCA Congress 2026

The international garden centre industry is gathering in Munich this week. The IGCA Congress 2026, organised …

Garden18. August 2026

Malaysia

Mr. DIY sales up on new stores

Malaysian home goods retailing giant Mr. DIY saw a moderate rise in its revenues during the first half of the year, with new store openings providing…

Distribution18. August 2026

Second quarter

Ace Hardware sees slight growth like-for-like in the US

Ace Hardware stores in the US have closed the second quarter of 2026 (ending 4 July 2026) with a slight increase in turnover…

Distribution17. August 2026

Early heatwave boosts sales in some sectors

German mid-year industry figures more positive

DIY stores in Germany significantly improved their sales performance in the second quarter compared with the first few months of the …

Distribution14. August 2026

First half of the year

DIY stores in Austria exactly on a par with the previous year

In Austria, half-year turnover for DIY stores, at EUR 1.63 bn, remained exactly (0.0 per cent) at the previous year’s …

Distribution14. August 2026

Half-year figures for DIY stores

Significant growth on a like-for-like basis in Switzerland

In the second quarter, Swiss DIY stores recorded turnover figures just below the previous year’s level, but posted …

Distribution14. August 2026

Second quarter

Cencosud grows with home improvement

The home improvement division of the Chilean retail group Cencosud has recently seen growth. In its home market of Chile, it closed the second …

Distribution13. August 2026

Medical reasons

Home Depot chief Ted Decker to take a temporary leave

Home Depot will have to manage without its chief for a while. Ted Decker, President and CEO, is to take a temporary medical …

Distribution12. August 2026

U.S. Census Bureau

US market grows by 3.9 per cent in the first half of the year

The broader home improvement market in the US grew significantly in the first half of 2026. This is according to the …

Distribution11. August 2026

Urban Gardening

Gardening isn’t a question of square metres

Urban gardening is hugely popular – across much of Europe. A study shows that for many people, it …

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Selit

Efficient and synergistic

Manufactured at various sites across Europe, Selit’s solutions share a common goal: to make it as …

Suppliers

Aveve

Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'

In Bornem, the garden centre chain Aveve has unveiled its new shop concept, with which the parent …

Garden

Selit

Efficient and synergistic

Manufactured at various sites across Europe, Selit’s solutions share a common goal: to make it as …

Suppliers14. August 2026

Urban Gardening

Gardening isn’t a question of square metres

Urban gardening is hugely popular – across much of Europe. A study shows that for many people, it …

Distribution14. August 2026

Economic Model

Europe 2040

Theresa Schleicher is designing a new economic future for the continent. At first glance, that …

Distribution13. August 2026

The Home Depot posted higher sales in the second quarter

International garden centre sector gathers for the IGCA Congress 2026

Mr. DIY sales up on new stores

Ace Hardware sees slight growth like-for-like in the US

German mid-year industry figures more positive

DIY stores in Austria exactly on a par with the previous year

Significant growth on a like-for-like basis in Switzerland

Cencosud grows with home improvement

Home Depot chief Ted Decker to take a temporary leave

US market grows by 3.9 per cent in the first half of the year

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