Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Ace Home Center Vietnam

"There’s no shortcut to building customer trust"

With more than two decades of experience in emerging home improvement markets, Ace Home Center Vietnam managing director Allan Rey Lim has learned that successful retail expansion depends above all on customer focus, …

Distribution2. October 2026

Home Improvement Report 2026

Global home improvement market contracted by 2.1 per cent in 2025

The global home improvement market contracted in 2025 for the third consecutive year. Specifically, the turnover …

Distribution30. September 2026

Market share gained

Hornbach DIY stores see increased sales

Hornbach DIY stores increased their net turnover by 5.9 per cent to EUR 3.6 bn in the first six months of its financial year (1 March 2026 …

Distribution29. September 2026

20 to 22 October

TiTE x IHT 2026 aims to attract international buyers to Taichung

The "2026 Taiwan International Tools & Hardware Expo x International Hardware Expo Taiwan" (TiTE x IHT) is just…

Events29. September 2026

18th edition

Bricoday goes ‘international’

The 18th edition of Bricoday took place from 23 to 24 September 2026 at Fiera Milano Rho, covering 25,000 m² of exhibition space and featuring 460 …

Events29. September 2026

Another opening in November

Clas Ohlson now has 40 stores in Finland

The Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson now has 40 stores in Finland. The 40th Finnish store is set to open tomorrow, 26 September 2026, in Joensu…

Distribution25. September 2026

Scottish partner

Dachser acquires Drummond

Dachser is acquiring its Scottish partner, Drummond Distribution. The companies have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. In 2025, the transport and…

Suppliers24. September 2026

In Milan

Bricoday for the DIY, home and garden sectors

The 18th edition of the Italian trade fair Bricoday is currently taking place in Milan (23 and 24 September 2026). Across 25,000 m² of…

Events24. September 2026

Parent Company Altex

Brico Dépôt to become Brico in Romania

Brico Dépôt is to become Brico in Romania. This has been announced by the parent company, Altex. The Romanian retail group acquired the DIY …

Distribution23. September 2026

Masterhaus joins Edra/Ghin

The European DIY-Retail Association (Edra) and the Global Home Improvement Network (Ghin) have welcomed the Bulgarian DIY retailer Masterhaus as their …

Distribution22. September 2026

"Come in for the long term, or don’t come at all"

In Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy, retailing beckons – but patience is a virtue

Vietnam’s home improvement market is supported by a rapidly growing economy, an expanding middle …

Distribution

Prioritising user health and safety

Kuani is fully committed to vertical integration

The manufacturer of professional pneumatic tools boasts an exceptionally high in-house production …

Suppliers

IGCA

This is where it’s all happening

The congress of the International Garden Centre Association (IGCA) is, above all, one thing: always…

Garden

"Come in for the long term, or don’t come at all"

In Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy, retailing beckons – but patience is a virtue

Vietnam’s home improvement market is supported by a rapidly growing economy, an expanding middle …

Distribution6. October 2026

IGCA

This is where it’s all happening

The congress of the International Garden Centre Association (IGCA) is, above all, one thing: always…

Garden6. October 2026

Prioritising user health and safety

Kuani is fully committed to vertical integration

The manufacturer of professional pneumatic tools boasts an exceptionally high in-house production …

Suppliers5. October 2026

"There’s no shortcut to building customer trust"

Global home improvement market contracted by 2.1 per cent in 2025

Hornbach DIY stores see increased sales

TiTE x IHT 2026 aims to attract international buyers to Taichung

Bricoday goes ‘international’

Clas Ohlson now has 40 stores in Finland

Dachser acquires Drummond

Bricoday for the DIY, home and garden sectors

Brico Dépôt to become Brico in Romania

Masterhaus joins Edra/Ghin

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In Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy, retailing beckons – but patience is a virtue

Kuani is fully committed to vertical integration

This is where it’s all happening

In Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy, retailing beckons – but patience is a virtue

This is where it’s all happening

Kuani is fully committed to vertical integration