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Maxeda DIY Group is eighth Arena member

The Dutch Maxeda DIY Group is now a member of the European purchasing group Arena. Membership concerns the sourcing of DIY, garden and home improvement products, however excluding Asia.Maxeda is the eighth retailer in …

News31. January 2020

Year 2019

9 per cent increase in online DIY and flower sales in Germany

E-commerce sales in the DIY and flowers product categories in Germany rose by 9.1 per cent in 2019 to EUR 2.276 bn. …

News30. January 2020

Initially in March

Domotex Asia/Chinafloor postponed due to coronavirus

The Domotex Asia/Chinafloor is postponed due to the coronavirus. Organizers Deutsche Messe have published this statement by …

News30. January 2020

Duiven

Hornbach’s 15th store in the Netherlands

Hornbach is opening its 15th store in the Netherlands in Duiven today, January 29, 2020. The new DIY store has a sales area of 16,500 …

News29. January 2020

Maxeda DIY Group

New boss and more changes at Praxis

The Dutch DIY store chain Praxis in the Maxeda DIY Group has got a new managing director. At the turn of the year, Corine Duchenne superseded …

News28. January 2020

Denmark

Harald Nyborg builds new stores

The Danish DIY store chain Harald Nyborg is expanding its store portfolio. Three new construction projects are currently in progress, meaning that …

News27. January 2020

In Home Depot

Google increasing its digital presence in DIY stores

Google is increasing its digital presence in DIY stores. According to a report by the Invidis portal, which specialises in …

News24. January 2020

FMB

Sales by French home improvement stores increased by 1.8 per cent in 2019

French home improvement stores ended 2019 with an increase in sales of 1.79 per cent compared with the …

News23. January 2020

New CEO

Eric Béchu switches from Leroy Merlin to the helm of Weldom

Weldom has a new boss. Eric Béchu has been CEO of the French DIY store chain since January. He has moved within the Adeo…

News22. January 2020

January to November

Mr. Bricolage members increase sales by two per cent

The strategic plan "Rebond" by the French cooperative Mr. Bricolage appears to be having an effect. At least that's …

News21. January 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 …

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 …

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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

Maxeda DIY Group is eighth Arena member

9 per cent increase in online DIY and flower sales in Germany

Domotex Asia/Chinafloor postponed due to coronavirus

Hornbach’s 15th store in the Netherlands

New boss and more changes at Praxis

Harald Nyborg builds new stores

Google increasing its digital presence in DIY stores

Sales by French home improvement stores increased by 1.8 per cent in 2019

Eric Béchu switches from Leroy Merlin to the helm of Weldom

Mr. Bricolage members increase sales by two 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