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Fediyma

Global DIY market worth 589 billion euros

In 2017, the DIY/home improvement world market turnover reached EUR 589 bn, an increase of 2.6 per cent compared to last year, according to Fediyma (European Federation of DIY Manufacturers). North America and Europe …

News14. November 2018

Sears Home Improvement business up for sale

Service.com shows interest

Sears Home Improvement business up for sale

Sears is selling its Sears Home Improvement business. It has received an offer from Service.com, a company that connects homeowners with…

News13. November 2018

Lowe's has a new chief information officer

Seemantini Godbole

Lowe's has a new chief information officer

Seemantini Godbole is the new chief information officer at Lowe's. She is joining the company from Target Corporation, where she served …

News12. November 2018

Leroy Merlin goes to Belarus

Plans for Minsk

Leroy Merlin goes to Belarus

Leroy Merlin goes to Belarus. According to media reports, the French DIY store chain from Groupe Adeo wants to open its first location in the country …

News9. November 2018

Where to buy DIY products? Experience and age play a role

Income tends to be less important

Where to buy DIY products? Experience and age play a role

What influence do the level of DIY experience, age and income have on whether a customer buys DIY products at a DIY store…

News8. November 2018

UK houshold textiles market to grow by up to two per cent

AMA Research

UK houshold textiles market to grow by up to two per cent

Having experienced overall growth of 13 per cent between 2013 and 2017, the UK household textiles market has been …

News8. November 2018

Lowe’s closes 20 stores in the USA and 27 in Canada

Strategic reassessment

Lowe’s closes 20 stores in the USA and 27 in Canada

The US DIY store giant Lowe's is closing 20 stores in the USA as well as 27 stores and four other corporate subsidiaries in …

News7. November 2018

Following a jump in sales, Praktiker Hungary modernises its stores

Up 22 per cent in 2017

Following a jump in sales, Praktiker Hungary modernises its stores

Praktiker Hungary has started an investment program and wants to have modernised all of its currently 20 stores …

News6. November 2018

Expo F in Panama joins Inter Lumi

Hardware, lighting, renewable energy

Expo F in Panama joins Inter Lumi

The next edition of the hardware fair Expo F in Panama will be held together with the Inter Lumi. The event organisers America Expo Group expect …

News5. November 2018

Romanian market grows by another seven per cent in 2018

DIY chains lead the way

Romanian market grows by another seven per cent in 2018

The Romanian DIY market grew by 8.5 per cent to a volume of EUR 12.4 bn in 2017, according to estimates by the market …

News2. November 2018

And the rodent lives on

Obi

And the rodent lives on

Obi isn’t just tweaking its logo; it has embarked on a brand-wide transformation focused on …

Distribution

Optimistic

Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

Suppliers

Green Gets Under Your Skin

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

Optimistic

Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

Suppliers21. May 2026

A location that makes a statement

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

And the rodent lives on

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