The European DIY Association (Edra) has a new president. Erwin Van Osta, owner and CEO of the Belgian DIY chain Hubo, was elected to the position at the association's annual general meeting in Oslo. He succeeds Thierry …
Up 0.4 per cent in Germany
Hornbach generates 2.5 per cent more DIY sales in the third quarter
The German Hornbach Group achieved a 2.5 per cent increase in sales compared to the same period last year with …
Ticket sales for 2026 have started
Global DIY Summit: “Collective Awareness” and “Collective Action”
Ticket sales for the Global DIY Summit 2026 have started. The international home improvement industry congress …
Plant protection
Floriculture wants to become ‘greener’
In floriculture, 83 percent of companies are aware of the environmental impact of the plant protection products they use, according to a …
Larger professional departments
Rona converts its last stores to Rona+
Canadian DIY group Rona is converting a further ten locations to its Rona+ concept. These are the last ten conversions. They include one …
Housing construction in decline
The Russian DIY market is shrinking
The Russian DIY market is in crisis. After initial signs in the spring, it declined in the second half of the year. This is according to author …
More space, more international
Myplant&Garden returns for its tenth edition
Myplant & Garden has made a number of changes for its upcoming tenth edition. Among other things, the exhibition space will be …
Customer loyalty programme
Cyber attack on Leroy Merlin
The French DIY chain Leroy Merlin has been the victim of a hacker attack. According to numerous newspapers and the industry service Zepros, the attack …
Creator Portal
Home Depot connects Influencers with home improvement enthusiasts
Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced the launch of the Home Depot Creator portal, …
Spare parts and advice
Castorama provides online support for repairs
French DIY chain Castorama has launched two new websites designed to promote sustainability through repair and longer product use. At …