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FMB

25 per cent plus for French DIY stores in May

In May, DIY stores in France made an enormous jump in sales in France, even though stores only gradually opened again from 11 May. Sales went up by 24.52 per cent compared to May 2019 after they had lain at 50 and 60 …

News25. June 2020

Reviewed decision

Kingfisher now to remain in Spain and Portugal

Kingfisher has reversed its decision from November 2018 to leave Spain and Portugal. The full year results of financial year …

News24. June 2020

DIY stores

The Netherlands: almost 30 per cent up in March

Sales by the Dutch DIY stores rose in March by 29.3 per cent compared to the same month last year. That is according to the trade …

News23. June 2020

European Home Improvement Monitor

Smart Home: interest in lighting but not in the garden

When it comes to the smart home, European consumers who wish to invest in this field are mostly interested in applications in…

News22. June 2020

U.S. study

Friendly service drives customer satisfaction the most

What drives customers to select one retailer as their primary choice? According to the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Home Improvement …

News19. June 2020

Further statement from the management

Koelnmesse: “Feedback on Spoga+Gafa 2020 is encouraging”

The management of Koelnmesse has issued a further statement to exhibitors and visitors to the Spoga+Gafa show. In the …

News18. June 2020

Adeo

Heads of Leroy Merlin in Spain and Brazil swap places

The heads of Leroy Merlin in Spain and Brazil have swapped places. Ignacio Sánchez spent eleven years as CEO of the Spanish …

News18. June 2020

Only 3 per cent down

Spanish DIY retailing makes up huge ground in May

Sales in the Spanish DIY and hardware trade were down by "only" 2.96 per cent in May as compared with May 2019. In a …

News17. June 2020

German market leader

Obi adds five new board members

Obi has significantly expanded its board. Having previously consisted of just two people, Sergio Giroldi as CEO and Oliver Geiling (CFO), the new …

News17. June 2020

Covid-19 period

Half of Americans consider home improvement projects

Having now been sequestered at home for several weeks, about half of U.S. consumers (49 per cent) say they've considered …

News16. June 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

25 per cent plus for French DIY stores in May

Kingfisher now to remain in Spain and Portugal

The Netherlands: almost 30 per cent up in March

Smart Home: interest in lighting but not in the garden

Friendly service drives customer satisfaction the most

Koelnmesse: “Feedback on Spoga+Gafa 2020 is encouraging”

Heads of Leroy Merlin in Spain and Brazil swap places

Spanish DIY retailing makes up huge ground in May

Obi adds five new board members

Half of Americans consider home improvement projects

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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