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3.37 billion francs

Sales by Swiss DIY stores stagnate in 2019

The DIY store industry in Switzerland did not achieve any growth rates in 2019. Industry sales remained unchanged at CHF 3.37 bn (+0.0 per cent). Only in the adjusted development could a plus of 0.3 per cent be recorded…

News5. March 2020

12 500 square metres

Dedeman opens store number 51

The Rumanian DIY retail market leader Dedeman is putting its 51st store into operation this week. The new location in Slobozia, 120 km east of …

News4. March 2020

Previously at Screwfix

Sue Harries now e-commerce director at Kingfisher

Sue Harries is now group e-commerce director at Kingfisher. She comes from the group and joins from Screwfix, where she has served…

News3. March 2020

21 - 24 February 2020

New date for the International Hardware Show in Cologne

This year's postponed International Hardware Show now has a new date. It will take place from 21 - 24 February 2021 in …

News2. March 2020

Coronavirus

Messe Frankfurt announces alternative date for Light + Building

The Light + Building trade fair, which was postponed due to the coronavirus, will take place from 27 September to 2 …

News2. March 2020

Change of date

Domotex Asia now scheduled for August/September 2020

Event organisers of the Domotex Asia/Chinafloor want to reschedule the trade fair for the period of August/September 2020. As …

News2. March 2020

Manufacturers’ association

Fediyma becomes Hima and opens up globally

To mark its 20th birthday, the European manufacturers' association is giving itself a new name. Fediyma (the European Federation of DIY …

News28. February 2020

Thailand

Home Pro increases sales income by 1.77 per cent

The Thai DIY retailer Home Pro, which has enjoyed double-digit growth rates for some time, is now growing much more slowly than …

News28. February 2020

Fiscal 2020/21

Hornbach appoints new managing director for Austria

The Austrian subsidiary of German home improvement store operator Hornbach is to get a new managing director. On 1 March 2020, …

News28. February 2020

Survey

Coronavirus: what are the effects on the home improvement industry?

The coronavirus is preoccupying people and institutions worldwide. The home improvement industry due to the …

News27. February 2020

Sustainability as an advantage

Pioneering a net-zero future in DIY and trade

Protecting the climate and still making money – or precisely because of it? Swedish specialist …

Distribution

FN Neuhofer

Moving forward in big steps

“FN Neuhofer goes America”: That was the latest major step taken by the Austrian wood specialist, …

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

Sustainability as an advantage

Pioneering a net-zero future in DIY and trade

Protecting the climate and still making money – or precisely because of it? Swedish specialist …

Distribution2. January 2026

Russia

War and crisis

The housing market is in decline, flats are getting smaller, customer footfall is falling and …

Distribution16. December 2025

Home Improvement Report

Between stabilization and decline

Between stabilization and declineThe new edition of the Home Improvement Report 2025 was published …

Distribution11. December 2025

Sales by Swiss DIY stores stagnate in 2019

Dedeman opens store number 51

Sue Harries now e-commerce director at Kingfisher

New date for the International Hardware Show in Cologne

Messe Frankfurt announces alternative date for Light + Building

Domotex Asia now scheduled for August/September 2020

Fediyma becomes Hima and opens up globally

Home Pro increases sales income by 1.77 per cent

Hornbach appoints new managing director for Austria

Coronavirus: what are the effects on the home improvement industry?

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Pioneering a net-zero future in DIY and trade

Moving forward in big steps

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

Pioneering a net-zero future in DIY and trade

War and crisis

Between stabilization and decline