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Second quarter

Swiss DIY stores grow in double-digit figures

In the DIY trade in Switzerland, the positive swings of the sales curve in the first half of the year were somewhat less drastic than in Germany and Austria. The DIY stores increased their sales compared to the same …

News20. August 2020

Instead of trade fair in Birmingham

Glee Gathering as virtual forum in September

As a replacement for the cancelled British garden trade fair in Birmingham, the event organisers Hyve Group have put together a virtual…

News20. August 2020

October 2020

Reed Exhibitions announces National Hardware Virtual Show

Also for the US American National Hardware Show trade fair, which was cancelled due to Covid-19, there is to be a virtual …

News20. August 2020

Second quarter

Home Depot: plus 23 per cent from May to July

The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, reports sales of USD 38.053 bn (EUR 32.086 bn) for the second quarter …

News19. August 2020

Covid effect

20 per cent plus in Austria in the second quarter of 2020

DIY retailers in Austria made sales of EUR 1.49 bn in the first six months of this year and thus 8.3 per cent more than in…

News19. August 2020

22.5 per cent in the second quarter

DIY stores in Germany are making leaps in sales due to Covid 19

The DIY stores in Germany have greatly profited from the coronavirus crisis. This is suggested by the sales figures …

News18. August 2020

May to July

Clas Ohlson grows online by 63 per cent

The Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson made sales of SEK 2.074 bn (EUR 202.2 mio) from May to July, i.e. in the first quarter of its financial…

News18. August 2020

Workshop at home

Home Depot distributes over half a million Kids Workshop kits

The US home improvement store operator Home Depot has been offering workshops for kids in local stores since 1997. The…

News17. August 2020

Store chain modification

Home Depot expanding online trade

American home improvement chain The Home Depot is reacting to the change in the competitive landscape and consumer trends by adapting its retail …

News14. August 2020

New forecast

Hornbach reports ongoing strong growth trend

Due to customer demand remaining high, the strong growth trend of the Hornbach Baumarkt AG Group has continued to date in the second …

News13. August 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

Swiss DIY stores grow in double-digit figures

Glee Gathering as virtual forum in September

Reed Exhibitions announces National Hardware Virtual Show

Home Depot: plus 23 per cent from May to July

20 per cent plus in Austria in the second quarter of 2020

DIY stores in Germany are making leaps in sales due to Covid 19

Clas Ohlson grows online by 63 per cent

Home Depot distributes over half a million Kids Workshop kits

Home Depot expanding online trade

Hornbach reports ongoing strong growth trend

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And the rodent lives on

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

Optimistic

A location that makes a statement

And the rodent lives on