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Gardena sales slumped in the third quarter
January to September
Gardena sales slumped in the third quarter

Gardena's sales slumped by 12 per cent to SEK 1.799 bn (EUR 164.2 mio) in the third quarter. This was announced by Husqvarna, Gardena's parent company, in a press release. Organically, sales fell by 7 per cent. Exchange…

Garden21. October 2025
Husqvarna announces factory closure
DIY InternationalBrastad, Sweden
Husqvarna announces factory closure

The Swedish Husqvarna Group is continuing its efforts to reduce costs and increase efficiency. The plant in Brastad, Sweden, is now falling …

Suppliers21. October 2025
Ikea sales down 1.6 per cent
DIY InternationalOnline share increased
Ikea sales down 1.6 per cent

The Ingka Group reports a decline in Ikea's retail sales for the 2024/2025 financial year (ending 31 August 2025). The furniture chain generated Euro …

Distribution20. October 2025
Stihl opens first battery plant
DIY InternationalRomania
Stihl opens first battery plant

Stihl has officially inaugurated its first site in Oradea (Romania), which is dedicated exclusively to the production of battery packs and …

Suppliers20. October 2025
Marketplaces in Europe on the rise
DIY InternationalCross-border e-commerce
Marketplaces in Europe on the rise

In 2024/2025, the European cross-border e-commerce market reached a volume of EUR 358.7 billion, of which EUR 247.5 billion, or 70 per cent, was …

Distribution17. October 2025
Global home improvement market shrank by 1.9 percent in 2024
Between stabilization and decline
Global home improvement market shrank by 1.9 percent in 2024

The global home improvement market shrank by 1.9 percent in 2024. The main reason for this development is the market …

Distribution15. October 2025
German DIY store association BHB has a new board spokesperson
Peter Abraham from Eurobaustoff
German DIY store association BHB has a new board spokesperson

The German DIY store association BHB has a new board spokesperson. The five current members of the BHB board have …

Distribution15. October 2025
Obi centralises purchasing
DIY InternationalHigher share of own brands
Obi centralises purchasing

Obi is partially realigning its purchasing strategy. From 2026, the German DIY store group will change its responsibilities and processes with regard to …

Distribution10. October 2025
Do it Best increases turnover by 6.1 per cent
DIY InternationalFollowing acquisition of True Value
Do it Best increases turnover by 6.1 per cent

The US hardware cooperative Do it Best, which acquired its competitor True Value a year ago, reports consolidated net sales of USD 4…

Distribution10. October 2025
Ikea acquires AI logistics company Locus
Efficiency in the supply chain
Ikea acquires AI logistics company Locus

Ikea's parent company Ingka has acquired US logistics specialist Locus, which is known for its artificial intelligence-based software. The …

Distribution10. October 2025
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“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Obi has restructured its purchasing department in order to fully leverage its strength across …

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Drill-free mounting
Siro
Drill-free mounting

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

Suppliers
Top DIY stores close gardening sections
DIY InternationalStatistics
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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Industry gathering in Athens
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Industry gathering in Athens

The 16th DIY & Home Improvement Conference offered insights into the Greek market – informative…

Distribution29. January 2026