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New opening

Hornbach expands in Sweden with smaller format

After Hornbach opened the first of its new type of project stores in Sweden in Borås and Kristianstad in the years 2018 and 2019, the German DIY store group has now opened the third location in this format in Sweden. It…

News30. June 2021

World Farm

Pandemic-induced growth for garden centres in Singapore

The pandemic has been a boon to garden centres in Singapore given the rise in the number of people who have taken up …

News29. June 2021

First quarter

Sales abroad ensure Hornbach a significant plus

Only the non-domestic markets have ensured a notable increase in sales for the German DIY store operator Hornbach in the first …

News28. June 2021

South America

Cencosud sales up by 25 per cent in the first quarter

The Chilean retail group Cencosud increased sales in its home improvement division in the first quarter by 24.9 per cent to …

News25. June 2021

Global DIY-Network

Are fungi roots the packaging and construction material of the future?

Fungi transport information and nutrients between plants and trees, but they can do much more than this, as …

News25. June 2021

Sanctions due to logistical problems

EDRA, GHIN and HIMA appeal to companies for fairness

The European DIY Retail Association (EDRA), the Global Home Improvement Network (GHIN) and the Home Improvement Manufacturers …

News24. June 2021

Weather and easing of restrictions

French DIY sales contracted in May

In France, DIY sales contracted in May for the first time since April 2020. Home improvement retailers saw a drop of 7.04 per cent in sales …

News23. June 2021

Regional coronavirus outbreak

Closure of southern Chinese port of Yantian exacerbates global logistical problems

Following the incident in the Suez Canal earlier this year and the resulting consequences for the…

News22. June 2021

USA

Leadership transition at Do it Best

A change has taken place in the management team of US cooperative Do it Best. Vice-president of lumber and building materials, Gary Nackers, has…

News22. June 2021

Interactive Maps

New Feature of Bunnings’ App helps customers to find products faster

To help speed up shopping trips in-store, the Australian DIY store chain Bunnings has introduced Interactive …

News18. June 2021

Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution

Siro

Drill-free mounting

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

Suppliers

Statistics

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

While the total gardening sales area in Germany grew in 2024, the top DIY store operators saw a …

Garden

Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution2. March 2026

Thank you, John

John Herbert, general secretary of Edra/Ghin, has announced his retirement and had a long …

Distribution2. March 2026

Siro

Drill-free mounting

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

Suppliers24. February 2026

Hornbach expands in Sweden with smaller format

Pandemic-induced growth for garden centres in Singapore

Sales abroad ensure Hornbach a significant plus

Cencosud sales up by 25 per cent in the first quarter

Are fungi roots the packaging and construction material of the future?

EDRA, GHIN and HIMA appeal to companies for fairness

French DIY sales contracted in May

Closure of southern Chinese port of Yantian exacerbates global logistical problems

Leadership transition at Do it Best

New Feature of Bunnings’ App helps customers to find products faster

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The joy of being in this industry

Drill-free mounting

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

The joy of being in this industry

Thank you, John

Drill-free mounting