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In June

Clas Ohlson’s online sales increase by 71 per cent

Sales of the Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson increased by 5 per cent in June to SEK 711 mio (EUR 68 mio). Organic growth was 11 per cent. Online sales increased significantly more by 71 per cent to SEK 69 mio (EUR 6.6 …

News17. July 2020

Plus 39 Prozent

“Best quarter in history” for Byggmax

"Best quarter in history" is how the Swedish DIY chain Byggmax describes the second quarter of 2020. Compared with the same period l…

News16. July 2020

The latest issue

DIY International and Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic is influencing events in the home improvement and garden industry worldwide - and thus also the latest issue of the DIY …

News16. July 2020

Plus 18 per cent

Praktiker Hungary experienced a jump in sales in 2019

In 2019, Praktiker Hungary experienced a jump in sales of 18 per cent compared with the previous year. The sales volume rose …

News15. July 2020

Sales up 12.5 per cent

Subdued growth in 2019 for Ace Hardware Indonesia

Ace Hardware Indonesia reported slower growth in 2019 amid the less-than-stellar performance of Southeast Asia's biggest economy…

News14. July 2020

AFEB

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. …

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

Obi

And the rodent lives on

Obi isn’t just tweaking its logo; it has embarked on a brand-wide transformation focused on …

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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

Clas Ohlson’s online sales increase by 71 per cent

“Best quarter in history” for Byggmax

DIY International and Covid-19

Praktiker Hungary experienced a jump in sales in 2019

Subdued growth in 2019 for Ace Hardware Indonesia

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

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And the rodent lives on

Optimistic

Green Gets Under Your Skin

Optimistic

A location that makes a statement

And the rodent lives on