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Switzerland

Coop retail sales up two per cent

The 2018 sales of Swiss retail group Coop grew by 5.0 per cent to CHF 30.7 bn. This increase was fuelled primarily by the wholesale and production arms of the business, which grew by 9.0 per cent. Retail sales rose by 2…

News7. January 2019

Deutsche Messe

First Domotex Mexico in October 2019

Domotex expands its network to Mexico. Scheduled for 15 - 19 October 2019 at the Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City, this trade fair is the next…

News3. January 2019

The Rebond plan

Mr. Bricolage concentrates on its function as headquarters

The French franchise group Mr. Bricolage wants to accelerate its strategic plan under the title of Rebond ("…

News3. January 2019

Vilniaus Prekyba

Lithuanian Ermi Group acquires 100 per cent of Ermitažas

The Lithuanian Ermi Group has now acquired 100 per cent of the Ermitažas retail chain. The transaction constitutes a …

News2. January 2019

A good start to 2019

Happy new year!

All of us at Dähne publishers, DIYinternational.com, and DIY International wish all our readers and advertisers a good start to the year 2019.

News28. December 2018

First foot planted on foreign soil

Bricofer of Italy acquires Bricorama’s Spanish stores

The Italian DIY store operator Bricofer is taking over the Bricorama stores in Spain. The news was reported by the industry …

News28. December 2018

Groupe Adeo

Leroy Merlin to operate in four formats in Spain

Leroy Merlin will operate under four formats in Spain in future. In addition to the typical big box stores covering around 11 000 m…

News27. December 2018

Merry Christmas

Festive wishes!

All of us at Dähne publishers, DIYinternational.com, and DIY International wish all our readers and advertisers a happy Christmas.

News20. December 2018

NRHA estimation 2018

Hardware retail of the US reaches a 5.5 per cent growth

According to estimates by Hardware Retailing, the publication of the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA), the …

News20. December 2018

The garden is weakening

The European DIY market most recently grew by two per cent

The do-it-yourself market in the European Union grew by 2.0 per cent to a volume of EUR 726.5 bn in 2017. The DIY range …

News19. December 2018

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

Coop retail sales up two per cent

First Domotex Mexico in October 2019

Mr. Bricolage concentrates on its function as headquarters

Lithuanian Ermi Group acquires 100 per cent of Ermitažas

Happy new year!

Bricofer of Italy acquires Bricorama’s Spanish stores

Leroy Merlin to operate in four formats in Spain

Festive wishes!

Hardware retail of the US reaches a 5.5 per cent growth

The European DIY market most recently grew 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