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Three stores

New regional chain Bricoware launched in Italy

In Italy, a small new DIY chain has been launched under the Bricoware brand. Behind this is the Cangianello Group, which started out as an online retailer, now has three bricks-and-mortar stores and was hitherto a…

News15. June 2020

The coronavirus effect

Hornbach: sales up 18 per cent, earnings almost doubled

The German DIY store chain Hornbach has reported a rapid increase in sales by its DIY stores and almost doubled earnings due…

News12. June 2020

Reacting to Covid-19

Edra/Ghin launches “Rediscovering Your Home” manifesto

The international home improvement industry association Edra/Ghin has launched a manifesto entitled "Rediscovering Your …

News10. June 2020

Australia and New Zealand

Almost 20 per cent plus for Bunnings this year

An increase in sales of 19.2 per cent has been reported by the Australian chain of DIY stores Bunnings for the period of January to …

News10. June 2020

Fortune 500

Only Home Depot and Lowe’s under the Top 100 in the USA

Home Depot has climbed up one place in the Fortune 500 ranking, in which Fortune Magazine lists the 500 largest companies in…

News9. June 2020

President and CEO

Lotta Lyrå leaves Clas Ohlson and goes to Södra

Clas Ohlson boss Lotta Lyrå is leaving the Swedish retail company. She will still be performing her duties as president and CEO …

News8. June 2020

Despite temporary lockdown

AllHome’s sales rise by 42 per cent in the first quarter

Philippine home improvement retailer AllHome's first quarter-income rose by 30.4 per cent despite the closure of …

News8. June 2020

Denmark

8 per cent growth for Bygma A/S

The Danish Bygma Group's sales grew by 6.2 per cent to DKK 8.3899 bn (EUR 1.1255 bn) in 2019. Bygma A/S increased its sales by 8.1 per cent to DKK 6…

News4. June 2020

Expansion in 2019

AllHome increases sales by nearly 70 per cent

The Philippine home improvement retailer AllHome doubled its net income in 2019 on the back of aggressive expansion and a rise in …

News4. June 2020

FMB

Home improvement store sales in France: -61 per cent in April

The French spent April entirely subject to the lockdown conditions on account of the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, …

News3. 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

New regional chain Bricoware launched in Italy

Hornbach: sales up 18 per cent, earnings almost doubled

Edra/Ghin launches “Rediscovering Your Home” manifesto

Almost 20 per cent plus for Bunnings this year

Only Home Depot and Lowe’s under the Top 100 in the USA

Lotta Lyrå leaves Clas Ohlson and goes to Södra

AllHome’s sales rise by 42 per cent in the first quarter

8 per cent growth for Bygma A/S

AllHome increases sales by nearly 70 per cent

Home improvement store sales in France: -61 per cent in April

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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