In its last year of operations, Ace Indonesia recorded a double-digit increase in net sales. Meanwhile, the successor brand Azko has started business and opened its first store.Our Southeast Asia correspondent Jennee …
Philippines
Wilcon sales slip in 2024
Wilcon Depot Inc., the Philippines’ top home improvement retailer, saw slower sales in 2024 as shoppers tightened budgets for residential renovations and …
Belgian service provider
All Fields Benelux takes over brand specialist
The Belgian service provider All Fields Benelux has taken over the marketing agency SMS Solutions in Brussels. This is the third …
Sweden
Clas Ohlson returns to Skärholmen Centrum
After a two-year absence, Clas Ohlson once again has a presence in Skärholmen Centrum: a new store in Skärholmen Centrum, outside Stockhol…
at the heels of Mr. DIY’s fall in the stock market
Malaysian billionaire relinquishes chairmanship of Mr. DIY
Malaysian billionaire Tan Yu Yeh, who made his wealth from his stake in home goods retail chain Mr. DIY, has stepped down…
Kesko Division President
Sami Kiiski appointed to Edra/Ghin board
The European DIY Retail Association/Global Home Improvement Network (Edra/Ghin) announced that Sami Kiiski, President of Kesko’s Building …
Germany
Correction: Top 6 DIY stores down 0.7 per cent
The six largest DIY store operators in Germany closed 2024 down 0.7 per cent. In an earlier report dated 21 March 2025, a minus of 1.…
Thailand
Mr. DIY supports emergency responders of earthquake
Following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake which devastated Myanmar and caused extensive damage in neighbouring Thailand, the Thai …
French multi-category group
Briconord takes over fastening specialist Scell-it
The French DIY supplier Groupe Briconord is taking over Scell-it. This company, based in Lesquin in northern France, specialises …
Weak economy in 2024
Difficult year for DIY retailers in Thailand
All three major Thai DIY groups - Siam Global House, DoHome and Thai Watsadu - ended 2024 with stagnating sales. A high household debt …