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Financial year 2020

Malaysia’s Mr. DIY posts 13 per cent increase in revenue

Malaysian home improvement retailer Mr. DIY posted a 13 per cent increase in revenue in 2020 despite grappling with stringent restrictions imposed on the country in the early part of the year due to the Covid-19 pandemi…

News18. February 2021

Swiss market leader

Coop Bau + Hobby grew by 10 per cent in 2020

The Swiss market leader in DIY, Coop Bau + Hobby, increased its sales by 10.1 per cent to CHF 694 mio (EUR 642 mio) in 2020. In doing s…

News17. February 2021

Over 1.5 million households

UK property market provides a boost to the DIY sector

Over 1.5 million UK households are currently wanting to move, moving soon, moving now, just moved or are settling in to their …

News16. February 2021

Plus 10 per cent in overall market in 2020

Garden centres reopening in other regions of Germany

In Germany, garden centres have now been permitted to open in more regions. Since Saturday 13 February 2021, - thus just in …

News15. February 2021

E-commerce with triple-digit growth

Tractor Supply reports record growth rate of 27 per cent

US-American specialist retail chain Tractor Supply, which describes itself as the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the …

News12. February 2021

Lockdown extended

German DIY stores remain closed until into March

Lockdown in Germany has been extended by a further three weeks. This also affects DIY stores which will not be able to open again …

News11. February 2021

Building and home improvement trade 2020

Finns in a DIY boom generate increase in sales of 4.8 per cent

The building and home improvement trade in Finland has increased its sales in the year 2020 by 4.8 per cent. Growth …

News11. February 2021

Good sales, no queues

Re-opening of DIY stores and garden centres in Austria

A good start, but no rush and no queues like in spring - in a nutshell, that is how DIY store and garden centre operators are…

News10. February 2021

Building and home improvement trade

Kesko gains 16 per cent in the year 2020

The Finnish Kesko group increased sales in the year 2020 by 16.2 per cent in its building and home improvement trade division, the …

News9. February 2021

1.2 billion euros

ManoMano doubled its trading volume in 2020

ManoMano, the online marketplace specialised in DIY and garden, doubled its trading volume to EUR 1.2 bn in 2020. And Germany, a…

News8. February 2021

Obi

And the rodent lives on

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

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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

Malaysia’s Mr. DIY posts 13 per cent increase in revenue

Coop Bau + Hobby grew by 10 per cent in 2020

UK property market provides a boost to the DIY sector

Garden centres reopening in other regions of Germany

Tractor Supply reports record growth rate of 27 per cent

German DIY stores remain closed until into March

Finns in a DIY boom generate increase in sales of 4.8 per cent

Re-opening of DIY stores and garden centres in Austria

Kesko gains 16 per cent in the year 2020

ManoMano doubled its trading volume in 2020

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And the rodent lives on

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