Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Plus 3 per cent since May

Clas Ohlson sales grow by 2 per cent in December 2022

Clas Ohlson’s sales in December increased by 2 per cent to SEK 1 234 mio (approx. EUR 110.2 mio). In December 2021 the turnover was SEK 1 204 mio. While organic sales were unchanged compared to the previous year, online…

Distribution11. January 2023

Interview with Ken Hughes

John Herbert is optimistic about the future of the industry

John Herbert, general secretary of the international trade association Edra/Ghin, is very optimistic about the future of…

Distribution10. January 2023

Adeo Group

Three new Weldom stores in Martinique

Two Martinique-based franchisees are joining the French DIY chain Weldom with a combined total of three locations. Two locations will be …

Distribution9. January 2023

GfK figures

Italy's DIY stores grow by 0.9 per cent in the first half of 2022

DIY stores in Italy turned over a total of EUR 2.6 bn in the first half of 2022. This was 0.9 per cent more than …

Distribution5. January 2023

Spain and Portugal

Adeo distribution channel Obramat continues to expand

The Spanish building materials distribution chain Obramat, part of the French Adeo Group, has announced its further expansion…

Distribution4. January 2023

Among the top 10

Leroy Merlin tops e-commerce chart in Italy

Leroy Merlin's online shop is the most important e-commerce platform in the home and living category in Italy. In December, the market …

Distribution2. January 2023

A Happy New Year!

A difficult year lies behind us, a certainly challenging one lies ahead (but, seen from a different perspective, possibly also full of opportunities). So this …

Distribution30. December 2022