Consumer goods fairs present experiences and hideaways
Next year's Christmasworld will be bright and colorful – with tropical motifs and vibrant colors, the traditional Decoration Unlimited special show will spread holiday vibes under the motto “Tropical Bounty.” At the …
Focus on Bucharest
Hornbach and Leroy Merlin expand in Romania
German DIY chain Hornbach is opening its tenth store in Romania tomorrow, 3 September 2025. It is located in the Colentina district of …
Australian market leader
Bunnings' annual turnover grows by 3.3 per cent
Australian DIY market leader Bunnings increased its turnover in the 2025/2026 financial year (ending 30 June 2025) by 3.3 per cent …
Sweden
Clas Ohlson grows in the first quarter
Clas Ohlson increased its sales by 7 per cent to SEK 2.814 bn (EUR 256 mio) in the first quarter of its 2025/26 financial year – from May to …
For ISH and Light + Building
Messe Frankfurt starts expertise partnership
Messe Frankfurt's content hub “Building. Technology. Solutions.” is launching a strategic knowledge partnership with consulting agency …
South America
Cencosud grows with DIY division in the second quarter
Chilean retail group Cencosud reports sales growth in its home improvement division in the second quarter. Sales in its home …
Growing exports
Italy posts record production in the flower and nursery sector
The Italian flower and nursery sector set a new production record in 2024, with goods worth EUR 3.25 bn. This …
Foundation Building Materials
Lowe's acquires interior finishing distributor
The US-based DIY retailer Lowe's is set to acquire Foundation Building Materials (FBM). This distributor of interior finishing …
Second quarter positive
Lowe's sales return to growth
US home improvement chain Lowe's increased its sales in the second quarter (ending 1 August 2025) of the 2025/2026 fiscal year by 1.6 per cent …
Opening on Lago Maggiore
Bauhaus Switzerland now also in Ticino with a small-scale concept
Bauhaus has opened a new store in Losone, Ticino, which has two special features: it is the first Bauhaus store in…