Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

USA

Home Depot reports growth in the first quarter

The Home Depot, the world’s largest DIY retailer, achieved revenue of USD 41.8 bn (EUR 36.034 bn) in the first quarter of the 2026 financial year, representing an increase of USD 1.9 bn, or 4.8 per cent, compared with …

Distribution22. May 2026

USA

Lowe's grows in first quarter

The US DIY chain Lowe's has announced its revenue figures for the first quarter, which ended on 1 May 2026. Total revenue for the quarter amounted to …

Distribution22. May 2026

In Toronto

Rona launches tool rental service

Rona, one of Canada’s leading DIY chains, is now moving beyond simply selling products and is launching a tool rental service at its Rona+ Golden …

Distribution22. May 2026

Higher investment planned

Hornbach DIY stores up 4.0 per cent across Europe

The Hornbach Group achieved a 3.8 per cent increase to EUR 6.434 bn in the past financial year, as the group announced at its …

Distribution19. May 2026

Now also in Croatia

Non-food discounter Action posts double-digit growth in the first quarter

Net turnover at Dutch non-food discounter Action rose by 14 per cent to €4 billion in the first quarter of…

Distribution19. May 2026

Science Based Targets Initiative

Husqvarna’s climate targets validated

The Husqvarna Group’s targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions have been validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), an …

Garden19. May 2026

Reusable System

EPT Prepares to enter the French Market

The Euro Plant Tray (EPT) reusable system is set to be introduced in France in the future: As part of a “EPT – Retex” working meeting at …

Garden18. May 2026

First quarter

Italy’s DIY stores fall just short of last year’s figures

DIY stores in Italy failed to quite match their turnover figures from the first quarter of 2026. Overall, they generated …

Distribution15. May 2026

Retail division down

Wickes gets off to a steady start to the new financial year

The British DIY chain Wickes has started the 2026/2027 financial year with a slight increase in turnover. In the first …

Distribution15. May 2026

Expansion of the professional business

Home Depot acquires HVAC wholesaler

SRS Distribution, a subsidiary and professional division of Home Depot, has completed the acquisition of Mingledorff’s, a wholesaler of heating…

Distribution13. May 2026

Obi

And the rodent lives on

Obi isn’t just tweaking its logo; it has embarked on a brand-wide transformation focused on …

Distribution

Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

Suppliers

IPM Garden Study

Green Gets Under Your Skin

A new study shows: People want more escape from everyday life. This is where the garden trade can …

Garden

Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

Suppliers21. May 2026

FN Neuhofer

A location that makes a statement

With its new plant in Pöndorf, FN Neuhofer is entering the new business field of plastics processin…

Suppliers19. May 2026

Obi

And the rodent lives on

Obi isn’t just tweaking its logo; it has embarked on a brand-wide transformation focused on …

Distribution14. May 2026

Home Depot reports growth in the first quarter

Lowe's grows in first quarter

Rona launches tool rental service

Hornbach DIY stores up 4.0 per cent across Europe

Non-food discounter Action posts double-digit growth in the first quarter

Husqvarna’s climate targets validated

EPT Prepares to enter the French Market

Italy’s DIY stores fall just short of last year’s figures

Wickes gets off to a steady start to the new financial year

Home Depot acquires HVAC wholesaler

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And the rodent lives on

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

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