Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Former Home Depot employee

Obi now has a sales counsellor

Joey Constantino will join the German DIY store chain Obi on 1 July in a newly created international role as sales counsellor. He brings 23 years of retail experience in sales, operations and merchandising, including …

Distribution23. May 2025

Despite a good start and new markets

Hornbach expects slight increase for this year at best

The German DIY store group Hornbach confirmed the figures for the 2024/2025 financial year (ending 28 February 2025) that it …

Distribution23. May 2025

USA

Lowe’s sales down 2.3 per cent in the first quarter

The US home improvement retailer Lowe's reported its results for the first quarter of 2025, which ended 2 May 2025. Total …

Distribution22. May 2025

First quarter

Non-food discounter Action grows by 17 per cent

Net sales at non-food discounter Action rose by 17.2 per cent to EUR 3.5 bn in the first quarter of 2025 compared with the same …

Distribution21. May 2025

Yougov/Galaxus survey

Majority of Europeans want to boycott US products

The majority of Europeans are considering boycotting US products. More than 60 percent of consumers want to buy more European …

Distribution20. May 2025

First quarter of 2025

Home Depot increases sales by 9.4 per cent

Home Depot today reported sales of USD 39.9 bn for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, an increase of 9.4 per cent compared to …

Distribution20. May 2025

Mainly due to DIY retail

Spanish manufacturers' sales grow in the first quarter

Spanish manufacturers of DIY products increased their sales in the first quarter, mainly thanks to double-digit growth in …

Distribution20. May 2025

First quarter

Ace Hardware maintains same-store-sales in the US

Ace Hardware in the US maintained same-store-sales in the first quarter. The figures refer to the nearly 3,900 retailers that …

Distribution19. May 2025

Thorsten Seehawer takes over duties

Strategy and IR Senior Vice President Gonn Weide leaves Obi

Obi board member Dr Gonn Weide has left the German DIY retail group by mutual agreement. The company has confirmed this …

Distribution19. May 2025

Innovative novelty

J.W. Ostendorf presents the first preservative-free white lacquer

J.W. Ostendorf is taking a decisive step towards sustainability and health with the market launch of a new p…

Suppliers19. May 2025

Obi

“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Obi has restructured its purchasing department in order to fully leverage its strength across …

Distribution

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers

Statistics

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

While the total gardening sales area in Germany grew in 2024, the top DIY store operators saw a …

Garden

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers24. February 2026

Obi

“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Obi has restructured its purchasing department in order to fully leverage its strength across …

Distribution3. February 2026

Greece I

Industry gathering in Athens

The 16th DIY & Home Improvement Conference offered insights into the Greek market – informative…

Distribution29. January 2026

Obi now has a sales counsellor

Hornbach expects slight increase for this year at best

Lowe’s sales down 2.3 per cent in the first quarter

Non-food discounter Action grows by 17 per cent

Majority of Europeans want to boycott US products

Home Depot increases sales by 9.4 per cent

Spanish manufacturers' sales grow in the first quarter

Ace Hardware maintains same-store-sales in the US

Strategy and IR Senior Vice President Gonn Weide leaves Obi

J.W. Ostendorf presents the first preservative-free white lacquer

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“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Drill-free mounting

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

Drill-free mounting

“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Industry gathering in Athens