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Ikea pledges aid supplies to Lviv
Refugees in western Ukraine
Ikea pledges aid supplies to Lviv

Following a plea to the international home improvement industry for relief supplies for refugees in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, first promises have been made. Ikea has announced first deliveries, reports one of …

Distribution10. March 2022
Obi opens "Obi MachBar", its first DIY concept store, in Cologne
In pedestrian zone
Obi opens "Obi MachBar", its first DIY concept store, in Cologne

Obi has opened a new DIY concept store in the city centre of Cologne under the name "Obi MachBar" (roughly "the Obi…

Distribution10. March 2022
Call for help from Ukraine to the home improvement community
KPMG chair Paul Martin
Call for help from Ukraine to the home improvement community

The international DIY association Edra/Ghin has received a call for help from the Ukrainian city of Lviv. Paul Martin, …

Distribution9. March 2022
Russia's press reports on the withdrawal of Obi
War against Ukraine
Russia's press reports on the withdrawal of Obi

In Russia, too, the temporary cessation of Obi's business activities in the country is reported via agencies - but without …

Distribution9. March 2022
DIY stores in Austria increase by 2.5 per cent in 2021
Double-digit growth in the first quarter
DIY stores in Austria increase by 2.5 per cent in 2021

The turnover of DIY stores in Austria increased by 2.5 per cent to EUR 3.04 bn in 2021. These figures were presented by the …

Distribution9. March 2022
German DIY stores down sharply compared to 2020, stable up compared to 2019
BHB retail association
German DIY stores down sharply compared to 2020, stable up compared to 2019

German DIY stores turned over 8.2 per cent less last year than in 2020, and 9.1 per cent less on a …

Distribution8. March 2022
Demand for emergency supplies soars
Petrol cans, generators etc.
Demand for emergency supplies soars

The Russian war against Ukraine has led to a surge in interest in emergency supplies, which are also available in DIY stores. This has been …

Distribution8. March 2022
Swiss DIY stores close 2021 up 5.8 per cent
Large fluctuations in the year
Swiss DIY stores close 2021 up 5.8 per cent

In Switzerland, DIY store sales increased by 5.8 per cent to CHF 3.92 bn (EUR 3.91 bn) in 2021. This was reported by the German DIY …

Distribution8. March 2022
Donations for the Ukraine, stopped deliveries to Russia
Home Improvement Industry
Donations for the Ukraine, stopped deliveries to Russia

There are further reports from the home improvement sector about aid for Ukraine and economic involvement in Russia. For …

Suppliers8. March 2022
Obi Group discontinues operations in Russia
war in Ukraine
Obi Group discontinues operations in Russia

Obi Group has decided to stop its business in Russia. The company is deeply concerned about the tragic developments and consequences of …

Distribution7. March 2022
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A third consecutive year of decline
DIY InternationalDIY stores in France
A third consecutive year of decline

French DIY stores are set to see a further fall in turnover in 2025 – though not all of them, bien …

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Changing rules of the game
Private Labels in European DIY
Changing rules of the game

Own-brand products aren’t the problem, says Fiorella Origlia; being replaceable is. The former …

Suppliers
Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'
DIY InternationalAveve
Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'

In Bornem, the garden centre chain Aveve has unveiled its new shop concept, with which the parent …

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A third consecutive year of decline

French DIY stores are set to see a further fall in turnover in 2025 – though not all of them, bien …

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Diversity as a strength
DIY InternationalFrench garden centres
Diversity as a strength

Among garden centres in France, there are well-known brands and a variety of business models. An …

Distribution27. July 2026