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International growth

Mr. Bricolage’s turnover in France slumps

The French DIY group Mr. Bricolage has closed the first half of 2026 with a significant drop in turnover. Its 1,065 stores and online shop generated EUR 1.0401 bn in turnover, 4.7 per cent less than in the same period …

Distribution11. August 2026

Organic growth of 11 per cent

Clas Ohlson starts the financial year with a quarterly increase

The Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson has started its 2026/2027 financial year, which began in May, with a quarterly …

Distribution7. August 2026

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Liqui Moly warehouse in Ukraine destroyed in attack

Liqui Moly’s Ukrainian warehouse in Kyiv has been hit and completely destroyed in a Russian attack. The German lubricant …

Suppliers6. August 2026

Benelux continues to decline

Toolstation sees growth only in the UK in the first half of the year

The British Toolstation chain, which primarily targets professionals, increased its turnover by 1.7 per cent in…

Distribution5. August 2026

Obi Group Holding

Wackerbauer returns to Hungary as Country Manager

There has been a change in leadership at Obi in Hungary. On 3 August 2026, Christoph Wackerbauer returned to head up the Hungarian…

Distribution4. August 2026

Half-year figures

June brings growth for the German DIY sector

After months of declining or stagnant sales, June has brought a rise in turnover for the DIY sector in Germany. In nominal terms, the …

Distribution4. August 2026

REtail Media

Vusion acquires In-Store Media

Vusion, a provider of AI-powered digitalisation solutions for brick-and-mortar retail, is acquiring In-Store Media (ISM), an in-store retail media c…

Suppliers4. August 2026

Trade fair in Taiwan

TiTE x IHT launches global buyer invitation program

Taiwanese hardware trade fair TiTE x IHT has launched its "Global Buyer Invitation Program," targeting international brand owner…

Events4. August 2026

Merger of management divisions

Home Depot announces organisational restructuring

The Home Depot, the world’s largest DIY retailer, is restructuring its organisation. The aim is to strengthen the core business …

Distribution31. July 2026

NIQ figures for 2025

Retail turnover in the EU grew by 2.1 per cent

In 2025, the growth in retail turnover in the European Union slowed further compared with the previous year, standing at 2.1 per cent…

Distribution30. July 2026

Urban Gardening

Gardening isn’t a question of square metres

Urban gardening is hugely popular – across much of Europe. A study shows that for many people, it …

Distribution

Selit

Efficient and synergistic

Manufactured at various sites across Europe, Selit’s solutions share a common goal: to make it as …

Suppliers

Aveve

Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'

In Bornem, the garden centre chain Aveve has unveiled its new shop concept, with which the parent …

Garden

Selit

Efficient and synergistic

Manufactured at various sites across Europe, Selit’s solutions share a common goal: to make it as …

Suppliers14. August 2026

Urban Gardening

Gardening isn’t a question of square metres

Urban gardening is hugely popular – across much of Europe. A study shows that for many people, it …

Distribution14. August 2026

Economic Model

Europe 2040

Theresa Schleicher is designing a new economic future for the continent. At first glance, that …

Distribution13. August 2026

Mr. Bricolage’s turnover in France slumps

Clas Ohlson starts the financial year with a quarterly increase

Liqui Moly warehouse in Ukraine destroyed in attack

Toolstation sees growth only in the UK in the first half of the year

Wackerbauer returns to Hungary as Country Manager

June brings growth for the German DIY sector

Vusion acquires In-Store Media

TiTE x IHT launches global buyer invitation program

Home Depot announces organisational restructuring

Retail turnover in the EU grew by 2.1 per cent

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