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Chains only partially closed

Romania: Dedeman, Hornbach, Brico Dépôt still open

In Romania, a number of large DIY chains continue to open, while other retailers have temporarily closed their stores. The stores of Dedeman, Brico Dépôt, Hornbach and Mathaus, which belongs to the builders' merchant …

News26. March 2020

Getting creative in the crisis

Russian DIY retailers opt for distance selling

Home improvement chains in Russia are attempting to switch their customers increasingly to low-contact or contactless advice and …

News26. March 2020

International association

Edra/Ghin: essential role of home improvement stores

The international DIY retailers' umbrella association Edra/Ghin is appealing to governments worldwideto declare DIY stores to …

News25. March 2020

Covid-19

Taiwan’s DIY retailers not as hard hit as they feared

Retailers in Taiwan have not so far been as adversely affected by the coronavirus crisis as those in many other countries. …

News25. March 2020

16 federal states

DIY stores open in most regions of Germany

In Germany, DIY stores and garden centres are still open in most of the 16 federal states. However, three state governments have banned …

News25. March 2020

Info summarised

Special section on Covid-19 at DIYinternational.com

There's now a special section at DIYinternational.com devoted to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the home improvement …

News25. March 2020

-0.8 per cent

Kingfisher only publishes unaudited figures

On account of the coronavirus situation, Kingfisher has put back the publication of its sales figures scheduled for yesterday, 24 March …

News25. March 2020

Temporarily closed

DIY stores in Great Britain may sell “essential” ranges

Most businesses are likewise now closed in Great Britain. Exemptions from this order, however, include "home and …

News24. March 2020

Bangkok and four provinces

Home improvement stores closed in parts of Thailand

The government in Thailand has now ordered the temporary closure of all businesses except supermarkets, pharmacies, takeaway …

News24. March 2020

Increasing online sales

Home improvement stores still open in Russia

Russia has also succumbed to the coronavirus pandemic. The government has now closed the borders to foreigners until 1 May 2020 for the…

News24. March 2020

Obi

And the rodent lives on

Obi isn’t just tweaking its logo; it has embarked on a brand-wide transformation focused on …

Distribution

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

Romania: Dedeman, Hornbach, Brico Dépôt still open

Russian DIY retailers opt for distance selling

Edra/Ghin: essential role of home improvement stores

Taiwan’s DIY retailers not as hard hit as they feared

DIY stores open in most regions of Germany

Special section on Covid-19 at DIYinternational.com

Kingfisher only publishes unaudited figures

DIY stores in Great Britain may sell “essential” ranges

Home improvement stores closed in parts of Thailand

Home improvement stores still open in Russia

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And the rodent lives on

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

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A location that makes a statement

And the rodent lives on