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Mr. DIY opens first store in Turkey

Malaysian home improvement retailer Mr. DIY has opened its first store in Turkey after announcing its foray into the market last month. The company website states that the maiden outlet is located at Meydan Istanbul AVM…

News22. November 2021

Paul Candon in the Global DIY-Network

“Customers want better products”

Paul Candon, CEO of the Irish cooperative United Hardware, reports of a "big uplift" caused by Covid-19 in the Global DIY-Network of the …

News22. November 2021

Adjusted minus 2.4 per cent

Kingfisher 15 per cent over 2019 in third quarter

In the third quarter of its financial year 2021/2022 (ending 31 October 2021), Kingfisher made a total of 6.3 per cent less than …

News19. November 2021

Thailand

Double digit sales growth for DoHome despite store closures

Thai home improvement retailer DoHome's revenues rose 27.3 per cent in the third quarter amid the closure of several …

News18. November 2021

Third quarter

Lowe’s total sales grow by 2.7 per cent

Lowe's achieved sales of USD 22.918 bn (EUR 20.184 mio) in the third quarter (ended 29 October) of its fiscal year 2021/2022, an increase of…

News17. November 2021

Philippines

Wilcon’s third quarter sales hit by new lockdown

A lockdown imposed during the third quarter to stem record high Covid-19 cases in the Philippines led to a slip in Wilcon Depot's …

News17. November 2021

August to October

Home Depot increases sales by nearly 10 per cent

Home Depot reports sales of USD 36.820 bn (EUR 32.220 bn) for the third quarter (ended 31 October 2021) of fiscal 2021/2022, an …

News16. November 2021

Third quarter

DIY sales in Spain remain in double-digit figures over 2019

The Spanish trade in DIY products made 2.8 per cent less sales than in the same period last year in the third quarter. …

News16. November 2021

Philippines

AllHome third quarter revenues down 2 per cent

Sales of Philippine home improvement chain AllHome contracted slightly in the third quarter as new lockdowns led to shortened …

News15. November 2021

Home improvement division

Cencosud makes almost 50 per cent more than 2019

The Chilean trading group Cencosud made sales to the amount of CLP 389.277 bn with its home improvement division in the third …

News15. November 2021

Obi

And the rodent lives on

Obi isn’t just tweaking its logo; it has embarked on a brand-wide transformation focused on …

Distribution

Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

Suppliers

IPM Garden Study

Green Gets Under Your Skin

A new study shows: People want more escape from everyday life. This is where the garden trade can …

Garden

Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

Suppliers21. May 2026

FN Neuhofer

A location that makes a statement

With its new plant in Pöndorf, FN Neuhofer is entering the new business field of plastics processin…

Suppliers19. May 2026

Obi

And the rodent lives on

Obi isn’t just tweaking its logo; it has embarked on a brand-wide transformation focused on …

Distribution14. May 2026

Mr. DIY opens first store in Turkey

“Customers want better products”

Kingfisher 15 per cent over 2019 in third quarter

Double digit sales growth for DoHome despite store closures

Lowe’s total sales grow by 2.7 per cent

Wilcon’s third quarter sales hit by new lockdown

Home Depot increases sales by nearly 10 per cent

DIY sales in Spain remain in double-digit figures over 2019

AllHome third quarter revenues down 2 per cent

Cencosud makes almost 50 per cent more than 2019

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And the rodent lives on

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

Optimistic

A location that makes a statement

And the rodent lives on