Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Julien Bouyeron

New director of European affairs at Edra

The Frenchman, Julien Bouyeron (32), is new director of European affairs at the European DIY Retail Association (Edra). He has previously been active in Brussels and worked during the last four years as senior policy …

News18. January 2019

Switzerland

Jérôme Gilg switches from Jumbo to Manor within the Maus Frères group

Jérôme Gilg, CEO of the Swiss DIY chain Jumbo since 2010, has today switched to the CEO position at the …

News18. January 2019

Clas Ohlson

Breakthrough of click & collect before Christmas

Clas Ohlson's sales in December increased by 4 per cent compared with December last year, corresponding to an organic growth of 2 …

News17. January 2019

Financial year 2018

Kesko sales in building and technical trade are declining

The Finnish Kesko Group closed the year 2018 with sales of EUR 4.2105 bn in its building and technical trade division. …

News16. January 2019

Advisory board

New experts support the Home Improvement eRetailer Summit

Four experts on e-commerce marketing and sales have agreed to join the advisory council of the Home Improvement eRetailer …

News15. January 2019

German cooperative

Eurobaustoff has got a first member in Sweden

Derome Aktiebolag is the first Swedish partner for the German building materials trade cooperative Eurobaustoff. The company has its …

News14. January 2019

Favourable figures

Kingfisher aims to remain in Germany with Screwfix

Kingfisher does not apparently intend to pull out of Germany with its Screwfix stores. A report on plans to pull out that was …

News11. January 2019

No remodelling

Kingfisher closes four more Praktiker stores in Romania

Kingfisher is to close four more Praktiker stores in Romania. Since taking over the former German Praktiker chain, the …

News10. January 2019

Press report confirmed

Clas Ohlson to retain one store in Britain

In spite of its withdrawal from Great Britain, Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson intends to retain one high street outlet there. A report by …

News9. January 2019

USA

Lowe’s aims to expand its professional business

Lowe's is aiming for a targeted expansion of its professional customer business. The sales penetration for DIY and DIFM …

News8. January 2019

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 …

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 director of European affairs at Edra

Jérôme Gilg switches from Jumbo to Manor within the Maus Frères group

Breakthrough of click & collect before Christmas

Kesko sales in building and technical trade are declining

New experts support the Home Improvement eRetailer Summit

Eurobaustoff has got a first member in Sweden

Kingfisher aims to remain in Germany with Screwfix

Kingfisher closes four more Praktiker stores in Romania

Clas Ohlson to retain one store in Britain

Lowe’s aims to expand its professional business

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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