Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Russian newspaper Vedomosti

Denial of media report about Obi deal in Russia

The Austrian real estate company Supernova has denied a report in the Russian newspaper Vedomosti that one of its representatives had bought shares in Obi Russia. At issue is a businessman named Josef Lyokumovich, …

Distribution3. August 2022

First half of 2022

Mr. Bricolage well below previous year, but in double digits over 2019

In the first half of the year, the French franchise group Mr. Bricolage turned over EUR 1.1881 bn, 5.7 per …

Distribution2. August 2022

Thailland

Central Retail Corporation launches new format BnB home

The Bangkok-based Central Retail Corporation (CRC) has expanded its hardline business for home improvement products. Recentl…

Distribution1. August 2022

Second quarter

Spanish manufacturers turn over 5 per cent less with DIY trade

The Spanish manufacturers of DIY products turned over 0.35 per cent more in the second quarter than in the same …

Distribution1. August 2022

ESG Report 2022

Home Depot reduced carbon emissions by 172 000 metric tons

The Home Depot reduced its combined Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by approximately 172 000 metric tons in 2021. That’s …

Distribution29. July 2022

International Hardware Fair Italy 2023

Early bird for fair in Bergamo ends

The early bird offer for the International Hardware Fair Italy 2023 ends on 31 July 2022, according to Koelnmesse Italy. The trade show will …

Events29. July 2022

Bygma Group

Icelandic chain Husasmidjan introduces new concept

Icelandic DIY and building materials retail chain Husasmidjan has implemented its evolved strategy in a new flagship store. The …

Distribution28. July 2022

Thailand and Malaysia

HomePro grows by 8.44 per cent in the first half-year

HomePro raised its total revenues in the 2nd quarter of 2022 by 2.08 per cent to Baht 17 307.56 mio. (approx. EUR 464.05 mio.)…

Distribution28. July 2022

Signs of softening market

Wickes like-for-like 0.8 per cent up in first half of 2022

Wickes has reported second-quarter LFL sales growth of 5.4 per cent, while core LFL sales for the second quarter of 2022 …

Distribution27. July 2022

Pet food and accessories

Bauhaus Spain launches pet range

Bauhaus Spain has introduced a pet range, with the focus initially on the dog and cat segment. Pet food and accessories such as hygiene products, …

Distribution26. July 2022

Obi

The Masterplan store

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

Distribution

Kitchen furnishings

Kitchen furniture dominates the market

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

Suppliers

german 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

Obi

The Masterplan store

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

Distribution11. September 2026

Six 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

Consumers

Staying liquid

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

Distribution9. September 2026

Denial of media report about Obi deal in Russia

Mr. Bricolage well below previous year, but in double digits over 2019

Central Retail Corporation launches new format BnB home

Spanish manufacturers turn over 5 per cent less with DIY trade

Home Depot reduced carbon emissions by 172 000 metric tons

Early bird for fair in Bergamo ends

Icelandic chain Husasmidjan introduces new concept

HomePro grows by 8.44 per cent in the first half-year

Wickes like-for-like 0.8 per cent up in first half of 2022

Bauhaus Spain launches pet range

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The Masterplan store

Kitchen furniture dominates the market

Anything but pessimistic

The Masterplan store

Modern home improvement retailing pioneer Ace Home Center Vietnam finds its footing

Staying liquid