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Coronavirus: what are the effects on the home improvement industry?

The coronavirus is preoccupying people and institutions worldwide. The home improvement industry due to the postponement of the International Hardware Show among other things. But is that the worst effect? Take part in …

News27. February 2020

Global market leader

Home Depot increased sales by 1.9 per cent in 2019

The US chain Home Depot, global market leader in the DIY trade, finished fiscal 2019/2020 (ended 2 February 2020) with sales of …

News27. February 2020

3.3 per cent

Kesko’s building and home improvement trade increases net sales

The Finnish retail group Kesko recorded net sales in its building and home improvement division of EUR 2.4478 bn in …

News27. February 2020

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Double-digit growth rates in Malaysia

The Malaysian home improvement sector is likely to grow by 10.9 per cent annually between 2018 and 2023, even as buyers gravitate towards …

News26. February 2020

Groupe Samse

L’entrepôt du bricolage sales up by 6.1 per cent

A sales increase of 6.1 per cent to EUR 313.7 mio has been posted by the 32 L'entrepôt du bricolage stores, the DIY distribution …

News26. February 2020

Coronavirus

International Hardware Show in Cologne postponed to 2021

The Eisenwarenmesse - International Hardware Show in Cologne has been postponed to a new date in February 2021. This is how…

News26. February 2020

Coronavirus

Light + Building postponed to September 2020

The Light + Building trade fair in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) has been postponed. The reason is the increasing spread of the …

News25. February 2020

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Sector fairs cancelled in Italy due to coronavirus

Trade shows in Italy have been impacted by the safety precautions implemented to contain the coronavirus. The garden fair …

News25. February 2020

DIY International 1/2020

From Africa to Taiwan, from living trends to the flowers market

The latest issue of DIY International announces its major regional report on home improvement in Africa on the title…

News24. February 2020

Australia and New Zealand

Bunnings increases sales by 5.3 per cent

Bunnings increased its sales between July and December 2019, the first six months of its fiscal 2019/2020, by 5.3 per cent in Australia and…

News24. February 2020

Obi

And the rodent lives on

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

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Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

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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 …

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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

Coronavirus: what are the effects on the home improvement industry?

Home Depot increased sales by 1.9 per cent in 2019

Kesko’s building and home improvement trade increases net sales

Double-digit growth rates in Malaysia

L’entrepôt du bricolage sales up by 6.1 per cent

International Hardware Show in Cologne postponed to 2021

Light + Building postponed to September 2020

Sector fairs cancelled in Italy due to coronavirus

From Africa to Taiwan, from living trends to the flowers market

Bunnings increases sales by 5.3 per cent

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And the rodent lives on

Optimistic

Green Gets Under Your Skin

Optimistic

A location that makes a statement

And the rodent lives on