Wickes revenue in first half year 2022 grew by 1.3 per cent
Wickes has reported a revenue growth of 1.3 per cent to GBP 822.3 mio (approx. EUR 945.7 mio.) for its first half year of 2022. As previously reported (link), the core like for like sales for the second quarter of 2022 …
No plans for e-commerce
Mr. DIY Turkey COO: More time spent at home, new generation shaping industry
The younger generation's consumption habits are transforming the home improvement industry, the country…
State funeral
Logos in black and closed stores in the UK
In the UK, Kingfisher's B&Q stores and Screwfix locations, as well as Wickes stores, will be closed next Monday, 19 September 2022, …
Switzerland
Online shop of Coop Bau + Hobby now under the Jumbo brand
The online shop of the Swiss DIY chain Coop Bau + Hobby has now switched to the Jumbo brand. Last year, Coop took over the…
Canada
New showroom concept in the Rona network
A member of the Rona Group in Canada, which belongs to Lowe's, has opened a first location for an appliance store with a showroom concept. …
DIY Boulevard longer than ever
Internationale Eisenwarenmesse in Cologne again after four and a half years
The Internationale Eisenwarenmesse in Cologne will be held again for the first time in four and a half …
Significant growth online
Clas Ohlson down year-on-year in first quarter
In the first quarter of the 2022/2023 financial year (May to July), the sales of Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson fell 1 per cent …
First half of 2022
Plus 20 per cent for DIY stores in the Netherlands
DIY stores in the Netherlands had sales totalling around EUR 1.9 bn in the first half of 2022. This is an increase of 19.9 per …
Garden and air conditioners in demand
French DIY sales up again for the first time in July
In July, DIY sales in France were above the comparable monthly figure for the previous year for the first time since November …
Second virtual DIY Summit
"DIY industry experiences a boost"
John Herbert, CEO of the international DIY association Edra/Ghin, spoke of a record turnout today at the start of the second virtual DIY Summit. …