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Obi finally withdraws from Russia
“War against freedom and democracy"
Obi finally withdraws from Russia

The 27 Obi stores in Russia, along with the company’s online presence in the country, have ceased to operate as of today, 17 March 2022. Germany's largest DIY store operator is therefore pursuing a different strategy …

Distribution17. March 2022
Leroy Merlin remains in Russia and writes to its suppliers
Employees flee Ukraine
Leroy Merlin remains in Russia and writes to its suppliers

Leroy Merlin will remain active in Russia. The DIY chain, which belongs to the French DIY market leader Adeo and is the …

Distribution17. March 2022
Hornbach now has five stores in Slovakia
New location with 16 000 m²
Hornbach now has five stores in Slovakia

The German DIY store operator Hornbach has opened its fifth store in the eastern neighbouring country of Slovakia. The location is in the …

Distribution17. March 2022
Dutch DIY market 16 per cent below boom year 2020
GfK figures 2021
Dutch DIY market 16 per cent below boom year 2020

The Dutch DIY sector recorded a double-digit decline in sales in 2021 compared with the boom year of 2020. According to the Total …

Distribution16. March 2022
Locandis wants to bring customers back to the store
Global DIY-Network
Locandis wants to bring customers back to the store

A significant question in these times which are characterised by online shopping is: how can retailers manage to bring customers…

Distribution16. March 2022
Video shows customer stampede at Obi store in St. Petersburg
Ukraine war
Video shows customer stampede at Obi store in St. Petersburg

German DIY retailer Obi's announcement on 7 March 2022 that it would close its stores in Russia in response to the …

Distribution15. March 2022
Weber opens its first store in Spain
More stores planned
Weber opens its first store in Spain

According to the Spanish industry service Ferretería y Bricolaje, Weber has opened the first store of its own in Spain, in the Cabrera del Mar …

Garden15. March 2022
Philippines’ Wilcon ends 2021 with 21 per cent rise in sales
Despite lockdown
Philippines’ Wilcon ends 2021 with 21 per cent rise in sales

Wilcon Depot, the Philippines’ largest homegrown home improvement retailer, increased sales by 21 per cent in 2021 …

Distribution14. March 2022
European timber associations expect “shock in the wood product value chains”
European timber associations expect “shock in the wood product value chains”

The European Confederation of Woodworking Industries (CEI-Bois) and the European Organisation of the …

Suppliers11. March 2022
Chinese Positec Group suspends activities in Russia and Belarus
War against Ukraine
Chinese Positec Group suspends activities in Russia and Belarus

The Positec Group is suspending its business activities in Russia and Belarus. The Chinese manufacturer of …

Suppliers11. March 2022
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“FN Neuhofer goes America”: That was the latest major step taken by the Austrian wood specialist, …

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Top DIY stores close gardening sections
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Top DIY stores close gardening sections

While the total gardening sales area in Germany grew in 2024, the top DIY store operators saw a …

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