Romania’s DIY retailers grow in 2019 by 10 per cent
Sales by the Romanian DIY retailers grew in the year 2019 by at least 10 per cent, estimate industry experts. This is reported by the online service bricoretail.ro. However the official figures won't be published until …
Gratitude to the frontline heroes
Lowe’s invites DIYers to create thank you messages
US DIY retail chain Lowe's invites do-it-yourselfers to join the company in creating expressions of gratitude to the frontline …
Safety measures and benefits
Home Depot announces updates in response to Covid-19
US-American market leader Home Depot announces on several temporary changes to its business in response to Covid-19.Safety …
Malaysia Covid lockdown
Mr. DIY pushes online store and supports frontliners
Mr. DIY, Malaysia's biggest home improvement store chain, is pushing the use of its online store after the government imposed s…
“Fair and constructive business partnerships“
Edra/Ghin and Hima jointly appeal to the industry
With a joint statement, the international industry associations Edra/Ghin - for trade - and Hima - for manufacturers - have …
Trade and manufacturers
Discussions in the European industry
In the European DIY industry there is resentment and disagreement concerning the course of action that manufacturers and retailers are taking …
Lockdown over Manila
Philippine DIY stores brace for impact of Covid-19
Home improvement companies in the Philippines warn that a prolonged disruption in business operations due to state-mandated …
Alert Level 4
Mitre 10 New Zealand may also deliver to retail customers
Mitre 10 New Zealand has confirmed that it will provide a range of essential products for home delivery through its online…
Taking Sodimac as an example
DIY stores in South America are mostly allowed to open still
In many countries in South America, the impact of the Corona epidemic on the population and the economy is not yet as …
Strict lockdown
South Africa shuts everything apart from supermarkets and pharmacies
In South Africa, a three-week complete lockdown has applied since Friday 27 March 2020. DIY stores are closed, …