Revenue for the Swedish DIY store group Byggmax fell in the third quarter. At SEK 1.949 bn (EUR 178.8 mio), it was 0.8 per cent below the corresponding figure for the previous year. Adjusted for floor space, the decline…
A free Service
Webinar on Home Improvement Report 2025
In a free webinar on November 20 entitled “Between Stabilization and Decline,” the editorial team at diyinternational.com will present the …
Collaboration with Sieć Budowlana
German cooperative Bauvista expands into Poland
The German cooperative Bauvista is gaining members in Poland. The Polish cooperative Sieć Budowlana will begin collaborating with …
Trade fair in Belgium
DIY, Pro & Garden with a focus on data and technology
The next edition of the DIY, Pro & Garden trade fair in Kortrijk, Belgium, will take place on 26 and 27 January 2026. The …
Increase compared to the previous year
Significant differences in purchasing power throughout Europe
The average per capita purchasing power in Europe will increase to EUR 20,291 in 2025, according to a NIQ …
16th DIY & Home Improvement Conference
Silvan CEO Klaus Dolmer speaks in Athens
Klaus Dolmer, CEO of Danish DIY chain Silvan, will give a presentation at the 16th DIY & Home Improvement Conference in Athens. He will…
January to September
Gardena sales slumped in the third quarter
Gardena's sales slumped by 12 per cent to SEK 1.799 bn (EUR 164.2 mio) in the third quarter. This was announced by Husqvarna, Gardena's …
Brastad, Sweden
Husqvarna announces factory closure
The Swedish Husqvarna Group is continuing its efforts to reduce costs and increase efficiency. The plant in Brastad, Sweden, is now falling …
Online share increased
Ikea sales down 1.6 per cent
The Ingka Group reports a decline in Ikea's retail sales for the 2024/2025 financial year (ending 31 August 2025). The furniture chain generated Euro …
Romania
Stihl opens first battery plant
Stihl has officially inaugurated its first site in Oradea (Romania), which is dedicated exclusively to the production of battery packs and …