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Expansion in Africa

Mr. Bricolage to open in Gabon, Mauritania and Senegal

The French franchise group Mr. Bricolage aims to open its first DIY store in Gabon this year, according to concept and development director Philippe Cibois, speaking in an interview with the journal Franchise Magazine. …

News25. May 2020

Online sales up 80 per cent

Lowe’s grows by 11 per cent in the first quarter

Growth at the US home improvement chain Lowe's has significantly outstripped that of its long-term rival Home Depot during the …

News22. May 2020

Covid-19 to blame

Bunnings closes seven stores in New Zealand

The Australian home improvement chain Bunnings is to close seven stores in New Zealand, according to various media sources in the countr…

News22. May 2020

Kantar

Brits respond positively to DIY retailers' protective measures

The vast majority of DIY store customers in the UK were satisfied with the measures taken against Covid-19 in the …

News22. May 2020

First quarter

Home Depot’s sales soar by 7 per cent

The US-based DIY store chain Home Depot reports sales of USD 28.260 bn for the first quarter (ended 3 May 2020) of fiscal 2020, a 7.1 per cent…

News20. May 2020

Store no. 13 in the pipeline

Danish Plantorama garden centres grow by 4 per cent

The Danish garden centre chain Plantorama grew its sales by 3.9 per cent to DKK 462.622 mio (EUR 62.096 mio) in 2019. Profit …

News20. May 2020

First quarter 2020/2021

Hornbach expects significantly higher sales

The German Hornbach group expects significantly higher sales and earnings in the first quarter of its financial year 2020/2021 (1 March …

News19. May 2020

After two months

Philippines: home improvement shops reopen

Home improvement stores on the largest island in the Philippines reopened over the weekend after the strict and economically devastating …

News19. May 2020

ManoMano

Online orders accelerating in Spain

ManoMano has recorded 50 per cent more transactions in Spain due to the coronavirus crisis, with sales up as much as 65 per cent in the DIY …

News19. May 2020

Full year and Covid-19 update

Clas Ohlson: no growth in 2019/20 – strong online sales in April

Sales of the Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson for the 2019/20 financial year (May 2019 to April 2020) were nearly in …

News18. May 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

Mr. Bricolage to open in Gabon, Mauritania and Senegal

Lowe’s grows by 11 per cent in the first quarter

Bunnings closes seven stores in New Zealand

Brits respond positively to DIY retailers' protective measures

Home Depot’s sales soar by 7 per cent

Danish Plantorama garden centres grow by 4 per cent

Hornbach expects significantly higher sales

Philippines: home improvement shops reopen

Online orders accelerating in Spain

Clas Ohlson: no growth in 2019/20 – strong online sales in April

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And the rodent lives on

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

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