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Triple-digit growth in online retailing in Spain

During the Covid-19 crisis in Spain, online retailing in the DIY sector has witnessed growth rates of 300 to 400 per cent. Proximity commerce is also doing well presently as a result of the pandemic, said César Navarro…

News13. July 2020

From Latvia

Depo DIY also expands in Estonia

The Latvian chain Depo DIY is now also expanding in Estonia. It is currently completing a location there in Tallinn. The online message service …

News10. July 2020

Koelnmesse

CIHS cancelled for 2020 and moved to October again for 2021

The China International Hardware Show (CIHS) in Shanghai has been cancelled for 2020 and returns to its October date in …

News9. July 2020

Belgian retail federation

Hubo boss Erwin Van Osta is now chairman of Comeos

Erwin Van Osta, owner and CEO of the Belgian DIY store chain Hubo, is new chairman of the Belgian retail federation Comeos for …

News9. July 2020

Plus online platform from October

8th Global DIY Summit in June 2021 in Copenhagen

The 8th Global DIY Summit won't take place until next year, namely from 9 to 11 June 2021 in the Danish capital of Copenhagen. With…

News8. July 2020

In the first half of the year in future

Spoga+Gafa has been cancelled and has been given a new, earlier date

Spoga+Gafa has been cancelled for this year and has been given a new, earlier date for the future. Next year, …

News7. July 2020

Singapore

Homefix to carry on despite closure

The Homefix home improvement chain in Singapore intends to carry on operating despite the closure of all its stores. Since early December 2019, …

News6. July 2020

Paint manufacturer and dealer

Flügger benefits in part from the Covid-19 crisis

In fiscal 2019/2020 (May to April), the Danish paint manufacturer and dealer Flügger increased its sales by 4 per cent to DKK 1.89…

News3. July 2020

Les Mousquetaires

Bricorama closes 13 stores in France

The French home improvement chain Bricorama is closing 13 stores because no franchisees could be found for them. ITM Équipement de la Maison, …

News2. July 2020

Now at diyinternational.com

DIY International free to all as an e-magazine

When the Covid-19 pandemic forced many of its readers to work from home, the German trade magazine diy decided to make issues …

News2. July 2020

Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers

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 …

Garden

Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution2. March 2026

Thank you, John

John Herbert, general secretary of Edra/Ghin, has announced his retirement and had a long …

Distribution2. March 2026

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers24. February 2026

Triple-digit growth in online retailing in Spain

Depo DIY also expands in Estonia

CIHS cancelled for 2020 and moved to October again for 2021

Hubo boss Erwin Van Osta is now chairman of Comeos

8th Global DIY Summit in June 2021 in Copenhagen

Spoga+Gafa has been cancelled and has been given a new, earlier date

Homefix to carry on despite closure

Flügger benefits in part from the Covid-19 crisis

Bricorama closes 13 stores in France

DIY International free to all as an e-magazine

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The joy of being in this industry

Drill-free mounting

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

The joy of being in this industry

Thank you, John

Drill-free mounting