Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Chile

New figure at the helm of Cencosud

Cencosud has a new management structure and a new CEO as well as a new head of its DIY stores in Chile. Matias Videla took the helm at the Chilean retail group on 1 December 2019. As of 21 November, the company has been…

News5. December 2019

June 2020 in Amsterdam

Tickets now available for the 8th Global DIY Summit

Online registration is now open for the 8th Global DIY Summit 2020 in Amsterdam, according to the organisers, Edra/Ghin and …

News4. December 2019

Inflation in Argentina

Cencosud’s third-quarter sales down by 2.1 per cent

The Chilean retail group Cencosud has reported sales amounting to CLP 263.407 bn by its home improvement business unit in the …

News3. December 2019

2 800 exhibitors

Power tools return to the International Hardware Fair

Approximately 2 800 suppliers from over 55 countries will take part in the International Hardware Fair in Cologne from 1 to 4 …

News2. December 2019

The smart home topic

Clas Ohlson with Google shop in Stockholm

Google has opened a shop-in-shop in Clas Ohlson's flagship store on Drottninggatan in Stockholm. The focus is on the topic of smart home …

News2. December 2019

Focus on sustainability

Byggmax rejects special offers on Black Friday

The Swedish DIY store chain Byggmax will not be making any special discount offers on Black Friday, the globally proclaimed shopping …

News28. November 2019

Online research

The search begins at Amazon and not at DIY retailers

The majority of European consumers still prefer stationary DIY stores as shopping source for home improvement products, but …

News27. November 2019

Three quarters

DIY store sales grow significantly in Austria, but not in Switzerland

In Austria, the trade in DIY and garden assortments increased by 4.9 per cent to EUR 2.06 bn from January to …

News26. November 2019

BHB lifts forecast

German DIY stores are better than expected in 2019

German DIY stores appear to be in a better position in 2019 than expected. The industry association BHB has now lifted its …

News25. November 2019

Latest issue

Focus on France in DIY International 4/2019

The latest issue of the DIY International trade magazine, which is out now, features a detailed regional report on the DIY market in …

News22. November 2019

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

New figure at the helm of Cencosud

Tickets now available for the 8th Global DIY Summit

Cencosud’s third-quarter sales down by 2.1 per cent

Power tools return to the International Hardware Fair

Clas Ohlson with Google shop in Stockholm

Byggmax rejects special offers on Black Friday

The search begins at Amazon and not at DIY retailers

DIY store sales grow significantly in Austria, but not in Switzerland

German DIY stores are better than expected in 2019

Focus on France in DIY International 4/2019

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And the rodent lives on

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

Optimistic

A location that makes a statement

And the rodent lives on