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Kingfisher continues to grow in double-digit figures in November and December

The British Kingfisher group has reported continued double-digit growth rates. However there are negative outliers in several countries due to the respective coronavirus situation.In November, like-for-like overall …

News14. January 2021

Inoha association of manufacturers

French DIY industry works on its supply chain

The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed significant weaknesses within the logistics of the French home improvement industry. After a survey…

News13. January 2021

Madrid affected

Snowstorm forces several DIY stores in Spain to close

Due to snowstorm Filomena, which has brought snow and cold weather to major parts of Spain, several DIY stores have also had …

News12. January 2021

Switzerland

Coop Bau + Hobby reports striking growth

A "striking sales growth" has been reported by the Swiss retail group Coop for its DIY sales channel Coop Bau + Hobby, however …

News11. January 2021

Lockdown extended

DIY stores in Germany to remain closed in January

In Germany, Europe's biggest home improvement market, DIY stores will remain closed until the end of January. The lockdown imposed…

News8. January 2021

Australia and New Zealand

Bunnings announces 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025

The Australian DIY store chain Bunnings has announced plans to source 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2025, to help …

News8. January 2021

Instagram

House plants were the top décor trend in 2020

House plants top the list of the most instagrammed décor trends in 2020 - 12.3 million hashtagged posts were counted by www…

News7. January 2021

Kingfisher

New Casto proximity concept in France

Kingfisher is testing a new proximity and small format concept in France. In the city of Lille in northern France, the British retail group's …

News7. January 2021

Dähne Verlag and DIY International editorial team

More important than ever: Merry Christmas – and a happy start to the New Year!

Is it ok to wish you Happy Holidays while we are currently all weighed down by the pandemic? We at …

News23. December 2020

Albrecht Hornbach and Susanne Jäger

Board of Management appointments at Hornbach extended

At the German DIY store operator Hornbach, the Board of Management appointments of Albrecht Hornbach and Susanne Jäger have …

News23. December 2020

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

Kingfisher continues to grow in double-digit figures in November and December

French DIY industry works on its supply chain

Snowstorm forces several DIY stores in Spain to close

Coop Bau + Hobby reports striking growth

DIY stores in Germany to remain closed in January

Bunnings announces 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025

House plants were the top décor trend in 2020

New Casto proximity concept in France

More important than ever: Merry Christmas – and a happy start to the New Year!

Board of Management appointments at Hornbach extended

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And the rodent lives on

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

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