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Euromonitor International expects rebound

A rebound after the crash caused by Covid-19 is expected by the market research company Euromonitor International for the home improvement industry around the world. This was made clear by Stefano Botter, project …

News9. December 2020

Home Depot expands skilled trades initiative

Home Depot is expanding on The Home Depot Foundation's USD 50 million trades training commitment announced in 2018 with a new education…

News8. December 2020

August to October

Clas Ohlson reports minus of 6 per cent

For the second quarter (1 August to 31 October) of the current financial year 2020/2021, Clas Ohlson has reported a decline in sales of 6 …

News7. December 2020

BHB

DIY store sales in Germany grow by nearly 14 per cent in 2020

In 2020, home improvement stores in Germany will have reached sales of around EUR 26.1 bn, equivalent to an increase …

News4. December 2020

Combating overconsumption

Black Friday minus Leroy Merlin

The French DIY store chain Leroy Merlin did not take place in Black Friday this year. "Black Friday encourages overconsumption," was the …

News4. December 2020

Global DIY-Network

Woodie’s CEO interview: colleague-centric and emotional

"We are very colleague-centric": this statement regarding the Irish chain Woodie's was the central theme of the i…

News3. December 2020

French B2B2C platform

Kingfisher acquires NeedHelp services marketplace

Kingfisher has acquired NeedHelp, one of Europe's leading home improvement services marketplaces, for a total cash consideration …

News3. December 2020

Russia

Maxidom opens tenth store in St. Petersburg

The Russian home improvement chain Maxidom has opened its tenth store in St. Petersburg. Occupying a retail area of 9 300 m², the new …

News3. December 2020

International Consumer Goods Show 2021

“Promising registration status” for the one-off show in Frankfurt

Messe Frankfurt has reported a "promising" level of registrations for the International Consumer Goods …

News2. December 2020

Tough conditions at present

4 per cent growth in French garden market to September

In the first three quarters of 2020, the French consumer market for garden products grew by 4 per cent compared with the same…

News2. 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

Euromonitor International expects rebound

Home Depot expands skilled trades initiative

Clas Ohlson reports minus of 6 per cent

DIY store sales in Germany grow by nearly 14 per cent in 2020

Black Friday minus Leroy Merlin

Woodie’s CEO interview: colleague-centric and emotional

Kingfisher acquires NeedHelp services marketplace

Maxidom opens tenth store in St. Petersburg

“Promising registration status” for the one-off show in Frankfurt

4 per cent growth in French garden market to September

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And the rodent lives on

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

Optimistic

A location that makes a statement

And the rodent lives on