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9.1 like-for-like growth

Woodie’s can present good growth for 2017

The Irish DIY chain Woodie's increased its like-for-like revenue by 9.1 per cent last year, according to its British parent company Grafton. In total, sales grew by 14.8 per cent - at constant currency by 7.4 per cent -…

News19. March 2018

1.5 per cent

Leroy Merlin Russia manages at least a modest sales increase in 2017

Leroy Merlin continues to grow in Russia. While most of its competitors saw a downturn in their fortunes in 201…

News16. March 2018

July to December 2017

Cashbuild only growing through new stores

The South African home improvement and building materials retail group Cashbuild increased its sales in the first six months of the …

News15. March 2018

Third quarter

Clas Ohlson remains steady at plus two per cent during Christmas period

The Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson has reported a sales increase of 2 per cent to SEK 2.746 bn (EUR 270 …

News15. March 2018

Industry event in Barcelona

Early Bird for Global DIY Summit ends this week

The Early Bird Offer for the Global DIY Summit ends this week. Prospective delegates registering by Thursday 15 March 2018 for the …

News14. March 2018

Power tools

Strong sales growth at Bosch Power Tools

Bosch Power Tools grew strongly again in the past fiscal year 2017. At EUR 4.7 bn, Bosch's sales were higher than ever before. Adjusted for…

News14. March 2018

USP

DIY chains have the most popular online shops – unless Amazon has a presence

Where Amazon exists, it features strongly in the home improvement category. To be more precise, in the …

News13. March 2018

Bunnings half-year report

Strong growth in Australia, big downturn in the UK

Strong growth in Australia and New Zealand, a spiralling decline in Great Britain and Ireland: this is the picture presented by …

News12. March 2018

Up 9 per cent

The International Hardware Fair significantly increases visitor numbers

With more than 47 000 trade visitors (up 9 per cent), Eisenwarenmesse - International Hardware Fair in …

News9. March 2018

Figures 2017

Hagebau retail trade above the average in sales

Last year, the German cooperative Hagebau increased its retail sales by 2.9 per cent (EUR 86 mio) to a total of EUR 3.054 bn. At hom…

News9. March 2018

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

Woodie’s can present good growth for 2017

Leroy Merlin Russia manages at least a modest sales increase in 2017

Cashbuild only growing through new stores

Clas Ohlson remains steady at plus two per cent during Christmas period

Early Bird for Global DIY Summit ends this week

Strong sales growth at Bosch Power Tools

DIY chains have the most popular online shops – unless Amazon has a presence

Strong growth in Australia, big downturn in the UK

The International Hardware Fair significantly increases visitor numbers

Hagebau retail trade above the average in sales

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