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Virtual DIY Summit reveals strategies for growth and resilience
23 September 2025
Virtual DIY Summit reveals strategies for growth and resilience

The Virtual DIY Summit is just around the corner: at the fifth edition of this industry gathering on the morning of 23 September 2025, decision-makers and experts from around the world will focus on the impetus needed …

Events12. September 2025
Bauhaus Switzerland opens store in Pfungen
Bauhaus Switzerland opens store in Pfungen

Following the location in Losone, where the DIY International editorial team was present at the opening, Bauhaus is now taking over a …

Distribution12. September 2025
Obi Austria supports neighbourhood projects
Study on the topic published
Obi Austria supports neighbourhood projects

With the "Machbarschaft" initiative, based on the Obi motto "Alles ist machbar" ("Everything is possible"), nine neighbourhood projects …

Distribution12. September 2025
Premiere for Clas Ohlson in Namsos
New store in Norway
Premiere for Clas Ohlson in Namsos

There was great interest when Clas Ohlson’s new store in Namsos, Norway, opened at the morning of 11 September 2025. The opening strengthens Clas…

Distribution11. September 2025
Home Depot acquires GMS
For roughly USD 5.5 bn
Home Depot acquires GMS

The Home Depot announced that it has completed the acquisition of GMS Inc. ("GMS") through its specialty trade distribution subsidiary, SRS Distribution Inc…

Distribution9. September 2025
Nishimura Joy is the newest Edra/Ghin member
Japanese DIY chain
Nishimura Joy is the newest Edra/Ghin member

The DIY store group Nishimura Joy from Japan is the newest member of the international DIY store association Edra/Ghin. The company was…

Distribution9. September 2025
Hornbach opens its first store in Burgenland
DIY InternationalDrive-in premiere in Eisenstadt
Hornbach opens its first store in Burgenland

Hornbach opened its first DIY and garden centre in the Austrian region Burgenland last Friday. Covering an area of 16,175 m², it offers…

Distribution8. September 2025
IAW trade fair closes on a positive note
More than 4,700 visitors
IAW trade fair closes on a positive note

At the 39th Internationale Aktionswaren- und Importmesse (International Action Goods and Import Fair, IAW), 4,730 trade visitors from …

Events8. September 2025
Obi abolishes COO position, Brigitte Wittekind to leave
DIY InternationalExecutive board to be reduced
Obi abolishes COO position, Brigitte Wittekind to leave

German DIY store group Obi is reducing the size of its executive board and abolishing the position of Chief Operations …

Distribution4. September 2025
Lena Steiner is the new Country Manager of Obi Switzerland
DIY InternationalMoving from Migros
Lena Steiner is the new Country Manager of Obi Switzerland

Lena Steiner (39) is the new Country Manager of Obi Switzerland. She will take over the management of the Swiss national …

Distribution4. September 2025
How are French DIY retailers developing?
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“Many suppliers will be delighted”
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“Many suppliers will be delighted”

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

Distribution
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
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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