Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

France

Plus of 24 per cent in October the second highest in this year

The rates of increase by the DIY stores in France rocketed once again in October. Sales lay at 24.01 per cent over the corresponding previous year's level, reports the industry association FMB with reference to the …

News23. November 2020

E-commerce up 153 per cent

Kingfisher remains in double-digit growth rates in the third quarter

Double-digit growth rates have been reported by Kingfisher for the third quarter (ending 31 October) of its …

News23. November 2020

Third quarter

Sales at Lowe’s grow by 28.3 per cent, online by 106 per cent

Lowe's has reported net sales of USD 22.309 bn (EUR 18.800 bn) in the third quarter (ended 30 October). This equates …

News20. November 2020

Third quarter

Home Depot reports that sales are up by 23.2 per cent

Home Depot has increased its third-quarter sales (quarter ending 1 November) by 23.2 per cent compared with the same period in…

News20. November 2020

Overall growth 30.7 per cent

Plus 221 per cent at acehardware.com in third quarter

In the USA, independent retailers affiliated to the cooperative Ace Hardware saw sales increase by almost 30 per cent in the …

News19. November 2020

European overview

DIY stores in the second wave of the pandemic

In the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic currently sweeping Europe, home improvement stores in most European countries remain open …

News17. November 2020

MRO market

Home Depot buys back HD Supply for USD 8 billion

Home Depot announces the acquisition of HD Supply Holdings, a leading national distributor of maintenance, repair and operations …

News17. November 2020

Online plus 43 per cent

Clas Ohlson Swedish sales down 3 per cent from May to October

In the first six months of fiscal 2020/2021 (May to October), Clas Ohlson's sales were down 2 per cent to SEK 4.111 bn…

News16. November 2020

Wesfarmers

Bunnings sales grow by 25 per cent since July

For their DIY store chain Bunnings, the Australian Wesfarmers Group has reported a total sales growth of 25.2 per cent in the period …

News13. November 2020

Essential retailers

Spanish associations appeal to regional governments

The Spanish manufacturer and trade associations in the DIY sector, AFEB and ADFB, have appealed to 16 of the 17 autonomous …

News13. 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

Plus of 24 per cent in October the second highest in this year

Kingfisher remains in double-digit growth rates in the third quarter

Sales at Lowe’s grow by 28.3 per cent, online by 106 per cent

Home Depot reports that sales are up by 23.2 per cent

Plus 221 per cent at acehardware.com in third quarter

DIY stores in the second wave of the pandemic

Home Depot buys back HD Supply for USD 8 billion

Clas Ohlson Swedish sales down 3 per cent from May to October

Bunnings sales grow by 25 per cent since July

Spanish associations appeal to regional governments

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And the rodent lives on

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

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