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Adeo shareholder Mulliez

Decathlon stops activities in Russia

The French sporting goods retailer Decathlon has decided to stop operating its business in Russia. This is according to a statement released by the company, which is part of the Association Familiale Mulliez (AFM). AFM …

Distribution5. April 2022

Figures from FMB and Inoha

Market in France grows by 10.2 per cent in 2021, DIY trade by 11 per cent

The French DIY market grew by 10.2 per cent last year to a volume of EUR 34 bn. The DIY stores grew at an …

Distribution4. April 2022

South America

Cencosud sales up 16.9 per cent in Q4

Chilean trading group Cencosud increased its home improvement sales by 16.9 per cent to CLP 452.253 billion (approximately EUR 520 million) at…

Distribution1. April 2022

Les Mousquetaires

Bricomarché, Bricorama, Brico Cash grow by 7.4 per cent in France

The home improvement division of French group Les Mousquetaires has reported sales in France, Poland and Portugal …

Distribution31. March 2022

1 500 exhibitors from 65 countries expected

"The major move of Spoga+Gafa to June was right"

Around 1 500 exhibitors from 65 countries will take part in the Spoga+Gafa in June 2022 and will occupy around 200 000 m² of …

Events30. March 2022

Great Britain

Wickes reports growth of 14 per cent

UK DIY chain Wickes has reported year-on-year sales growth of 14.0 per cent to GBP 1.53 bn (approx. EUR 1.82 bn) at the end of its completed …

Distribution29. March 2022

Cyber attacks

Anonymous shuts down Russian Leroy Merlin website

The hacker collective Anonymous has launched cyber attacks on companies that continue to operate in Russia despite Russian attacks…

Distribution29. March 2022

Record order backlog

Husqvarna warns of supply chain difficulties

Gardena's parent company Husqvarna expects production to have declined in the first quarter, which is coming to an end. This …

Garden28. March 2022

Edra/Ghin and Hima

Global DIY-Lifetime Award 2022 for John Herbert

John Herbert will receive the Global DIY-Lifetime Award 2022. The general secretary of the international DIY association Edra/Ghin …

Distribution25. March 2022

Leroy Merlin

Adeo comes under criticism for its Russian business

France's Adeo Group is coming under increasing criticism for its continued operations in Russia with its Leroy Merlin DIY stores…

Distribution25. March 2022

Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

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Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

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Statistics

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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Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution2. March 2026

Thank you, John

John Herbert, general secretary of Edra/Ghin, has announced his retirement and had a long …

Distribution2. March 2026

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers24. February 2026

Decathlon stops activities in Russia

Market in France grows by 10.2 per cent in 2021, DIY trade by 11 per cent

Cencosud sales up 16.9 per cent in Q4

Bricomarché, Bricorama, Brico Cash grow by 7.4 per cent in France

"The major move of Spoga+Gafa to June was right"

Wickes reports growth of 14 per cent

Anonymous shuts down Russian Leroy Merlin website

Husqvarna warns of supply chain difficulties

Global DIY-Lifetime Award 2022 for John Herbert

Adeo comes under criticism for its Russian business

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