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Italy’s DIY stores see growth in the gardening sector
DIY InternationalFirst quarter
Italy’s DIY stores see growth in the gardening sector

DIY stores in Italy recorded growth in the gardening sector during the first quarter of 2026: overall, they generated turnover of EUR 130.6 mio, an increase of 8.3 per cent compared with the first three months of 2025. …

Garden11. June 2026
Spun off Hoa Sen Home eyes public listing in the next 2 to 5 years
DIY InternationalVietnam
Spun off Hoa Sen Home eyes public listing in the next 2 to 5 years

Vietnam’s Hoa Sen Home, which was recently spun off from parent company Hoa Sen Group, is looking to go public in…

Distribution11. June 2026
Two-thirds of gas appliances fail EU tests
Barbecues, camping stoves, gas cookers
Two-thirds of gas appliances fail EU tests

An EU-funded test of selected gas appliances, such as barbecues, gas cookers and camping stoves, found that 73 per cent of them did not …

Garden11. June 2026
Mr. DIY brings brands under Chinese lifestyle retailer to Indonesia
DIY InternationalAfter Malaysia and Thailand
Mr. DIY brings brands under Chinese lifestyle retailer to Indonesia

After introducing brands under Chinese lifestyle retailing company KK Group to its home country of Malaysia and …

Distribution9. June 2026
Lowe’s launches new AI tool
DIY InternationalAimed at Pros
Lowe’s launches new AI tool

Lowe’s has launched „Material List“ for its professional customers, an AI-powered solution that converts handwritten notes, photos, spreadsheets and …

Distribution9. June 2026
Globus Baumarkt to restructure its senior management from October
DIY InternationalGermany
Globus Baumarkt to restructure its senior management from October

The German DIY retailer Globus Baumarkt is restructuring its senior management board. Paulo Kadilar (62) will …

Distribution8. June 2026
Clas Ohlson opens 250th store
DIY InternationalFive more stores planned
Clas Ohlson opens 250th store

Swedish DIY chain Clas Ohlson has reached a new milestone, according to the company: the new store in the E-Center in Söderhamn is its 250th location…

Distribution5. June 2026
Husqvarna reorganises its Group management
DIY InternationalCFO, CPO and CIO
Husqvarna reorganises its Group management

The Husqvarna Group has made three changes to its senior management team: a new Chief Financial Officer, a new Chief Procurement Officer …

Suppliers5. June 2026
Dutch DIY market shows significant growth
DIY InternationalFirst quarter
Dutch DIY market shows significant growth

The Dutch DIY market grew by 3.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year. This is according to the …

Distribution3. June 2026
Ikea expands trial of home improvement app
DIY InternationalIn Spain
Ikea expands trial of home improvement app

Ikea is expanding its trial of home improvement and repair services in Spain. The Ikea Home Services app has been available in the …

Distribution3. June 2026
How are French DIY retailers developing?
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The Masterplan store
DIY InternationalObi
The Masterplan store

More franchising, more professional business, more beavers – in short, more customer experience: …

Distribution
Kitchen furniture dominates the market
DIY InternationalKitchen furnishings
Kitchen furniture dominates the market

This is the conclusion reached by IFH Cologne. The management consultancy Titze, on the other hand…

Suppliers
Anything but pessimistic
DIY Internationalgerman garden Retail sector 
Anything but pessimistic

Obi’s Head of Purchasing, Jochen Ludwig, speaks at this year’s IVG Forum Gartenmarkt. He says: ‘The…

Garden
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The Masterplan store
DIY InternationalObi
The Masterplan store

More franchising, more professional business, more beavers – in short, more customer experience: …

Distribution11. September 2026
Modern home improvement retailing pioneer Ace Home Center Vietnam finds its footing
DIY InternationalSix years after a pandemic-ridden start
Modern home improvement retailing pioneer Ace Home Center Vietnam finds its footing

No one could have predicted that 22 November 2019 would end up being one of the worst possible …

Distribution10. September 2026
Staying liquid
DIY InternationalConsumers
Staying liquid

Financial savings are the main reasons why Europeans are opting for water-saving solutions. The …

Distribution9. September 2026