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Only 3 per cent down

Spanish DIY retailing makes up huge ground in May

Sales in the Spanish DIY and hardware trade were down by "only" 2.96 per cent in May as compared with May 2019. In a press release, the AECOC retail association stresses the "only", because in April …

News17. June 2020

German market leader

Obi adds five new board members

Obi has significantly expanded its board. Having previously consisted of just two people, Sergio Giroldi as CEO and Oliver Geiling (CFO), the new …

News17. June 2020

Covid-19 period

Half of Americans consider home improvement projects

Having now been sequestered at home for several weeks, about half of U.S. consumers (49 per cent) say they've considered …

News16. June 2020

Three stores

New regional chain Bricoware launched in Italy

In Italy, a small new DIY chain has been launched under the Bricoware brand. Behind this is the Cangianello Group, which …

News15. June 2020

The coronavirus effect

Hornbach: sales up 18 per cent, earnings almost doubled

The German DIY store chain Hornbach has reported a rapid increase in sales by its DIY stores and almost doubled earnings due…

News12. June 2020

Reacting to Covid-19

Edra/Ghin launches “Rediscovering Your Home” manifesto

The international home improvement industry association Edra/Ghin has launched a manifesto entitled "Rediscovering Your …

News10. June 2020

Australia and New Zealand

Almost 20 per cent plus for Bunnings this year

An increase in sales of 19.2 per cent has been reported by the Australian chain of DIY stores Bunnings for the period of January to …

News10. June 2020

Fortune 500

Only Home Depot and Lowe’s under the Top 100 in the USA

Home Depot has climbed up one place in the Fortune 500 ranking, in which Fortune Magazine lists the 500 largest companies in…

News9. June 2020

President and CEO

Lotta Lyrå leaves Clas Ohlson and goes to Södra

Clas Ohlson boss Lotta Lyrå is leaving the Swedish retail company. She will still be performing her duties as president and CEO …

News8. June 2020

Despite temporary lockdown

AllHome’s sales rise by 42 per cent in the first quarter

Philippine home improvement retailer AllHome's first quarter-income rose by 30.4 per cent despite the closure of …

News8. June 2020

Russia

War and crisis

The housing market is in decline, flats are getting smaller, customer footfall is falling and …

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FN Neuhofer

Moving forward in big steps

“FN Neuhofer goes America”: That was the latest major step taken by the Austrian wood specialist, …

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Statistics

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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Russia

War and crisis

The housing market is in decline, flats are getting smaller, customer footfall is falling and …

Distribution16. December 2025

Home Improvement Report

Between stabilization and decline

Between stabilization and declineThe new edition of the Home Improvement Report 2025 was published …

Distribution11. December 2025

Obi

The beaver is spreading

New Obi stores have been added in Switzerland this year. The Germans seized the opportunity when …

Distribution9. December 2025

Spanish DIY retailing makes up huge ground in May

Obi adds five new board members

Half of Americans consider home improvement projects

New regional chain Bricoware launched in Italy

Hornbach: sales up 18 per cent, earnings almost doubled

Edra/Ghin launches “Rediscovering Your Home” manifesto

Almost 20 per cent plus for Bunnings this year

Only Home Depot and Lowe’s under the Top 100 in the USA

Lotta Lyrå leaves Clas Ohlson and goes to Södra

AllHome’s sales rise by 42 per cent in the first quarter

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War and crisis

Moving forward in big steps

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

War and crisis

Between stabilization and decline

The beaver is spreading