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Martin Dippie opens new Mitre 10 Mega store in New Zealand

New Zealand has a new Mitre 10 Mega store. The new store in Wanaka, which replaces an older outlet, has over 4 870m² of retail area and a 3 900m² garden centre area. An adjacent trade and timber yard adds an additional …

News1. December 2020

Pandemic

No International Hardware Fair Cologne in 2021

The International Hardware Fair 2021 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Having already postponed the show from March…

News30. November 2020

United Kingdom

Homebase seeks new owners

The UK home improvement chain Homebase is to be sold. Confirming press reports to this effect, the company has published the following statement: "…

News30. November 2020

In Europe

British are most interested in the smart home

The greatest amount of interest for the topic of smart homes is in Great Britain. This is suggested, at any rate, by an analysis of …

News27. November 2020

Criticism in France and Italy

“Christmas without Amazon”

In a major campaign under the banner of "Noël sans Amazon" ("Christmas without Amazon"), business owners, trade unions, environmental…

News26. November 2020

Subsidiary

Thai chain HomePro invests in Vietnam

The Thai DIY retailer HomePro is planning an expansion into Vietnam. The board of directors passed the resolution regarding the approval of …

News26. November 2020

Up 15.8 per cent

Strong quarter for the Swiss DIY trade

Swiss DIY stores grew in the third quarter compared to the same period last year by 15.8 per cent to sales of around CHF 940 mio (EUR 870 …

News25. November 2020

Third quarter

Austria’s DIY stores gain 17.5 per cent

In Austria, DIY stores made sales of around EUR 810 mio in the third quarter and thus 17.5 per cent more than in the same period last year. …

News25. November 2020

Proximity store

First Leroy Merlin Express in Brazil

The French DIY store group Adeo has opened its first store in the proximity concept of Leroy Merlin Express in Brazil. Overall, it is the 43rd …

News24. November 2020

13.9 per cent in the third quarter

Growth of the DIY stores in Germany remains double-digit

DIY stores in Germany have continued to grow in double-digit figures in the third quarter, although no longer to the same …

News24. November 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

Martin Dippie opens new Mitre 10 Mega store in New Zealand

No International Hardware Fair Cologne in 2021

Homebase seeks new owners

British are most interested in the smart home

“Christmas without Amazon”

Thai chain HomePro invests in Vietnam

Strong quarter for the Swiss DIY trade

Austria’s DIY stores gain 17.5 per cent

First Leroy Merlin Express in Brazil

Growth of the DIY stores in Germany remains double-digit

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And the rodent lives on

Optimistic

Green Gets Under Your Skin

Optimistic

A location that makes a statement

And the rodent lives on