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Cyber attack on Leroy Merlin

The French DIY chain Leroy Merlin has been the victim of a hacker attack. According to numerous newspapers and the industry service Zepros, the attack two weeks ago resulted in the theft of data from several hundred …

Distribution15. December 2025

Creator Portal

Home Depot connects Influencers with home improvement enthusiasts

Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced the launch of the Home Depot Creator portal, …

Distribution12. December 2025

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Castorama provides online support for repairs

French DIY chain Castorama has launched two new websites designed to promote sustainability through repair and longer product use. At …

Distribution11. December 2025

Six months

Clas Ohlson increases sales by 7 per cent

The Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson reported identical sales growth rates for the second quarter (August to October) and the entire first…

Distribution10. December 2025

Third quarter

Hornbach: Sales growth slows, earnings decline

Although the German Hornbach Group increased its sales in the third quarter, it expects earnings to decline. Based on preliminary …

Distribution9. December 2025

Adeo Group

Sánchez moves from Brazil to Leroy Merlin Italy

Leroy Merlin Italia has a new boss. Ignacio Sánchez Villares is moving within the Adeo Group from Leroy Merlin Brazil to Italy as …

Distribution9. December 2025

4.5 per cent in the third quarter

Dutch DIY stores show significant growth up to September

DIY stores in the Netherlands had a positive third quarter. Their sales were 4.5 per cent higher than in the same period …

Distribution9. December 2025

Germany

Garden and pet products decline in October

October also failed to bring about a reversal in the sales trend for the gardening and pet trade. Retail sales of flowers, plants, seeds…

Garden5. December 2025

Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg

Maxeda wants to sell locations to franchisees

The Dutch Maxeda DIY Group is selling at least ten of its Baumarkt locations to franchisees. This has been reported by Belgian and …

Distribution5. December 2025

Indonesia

Home improvement retailers mostly see rise in 9-month revenues

Indonesian home improvement retail chains mostly saw an increase in nine-month sales, albeit at different magnitudes…

Distribution5. December 2025

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 …

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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 …

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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

Cyber attack on Leroy Merlin

Home Depot connects Influencers with home improvement enthusiasts

Castorama provides online support for repairs

Clas Ohlson increases sales by 7 per cent

Hornbach: Sales growth slows, earnings decline

Sánchez moves from Brazil to Leroy Merlin Italy

Dutch DIY stores show significant growth up to September

Garden and pet products decline in October

Maxeda wants to sell locations to franchisees

Home improvement retailers mostly see rise in 9-month revenues

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And the rodent lives on

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

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A location that makes a statement

And the rodent lives on