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Bathroom and sanitary ware in sharp decline

DIY stores in Italy down 0.9 per cent in the first half of the year

DIY stores in Italy generated sales of EUR 3.0897 bn in the first half of 2025. This was 0.9 per cent less than in the same period last year. This was reported by the Italian industry service “10 minutes DIY and Garden”…

Distribution18. August 2025

Independent retail format

Hornbach plans further Bodenhaus store

German DIY store group Hornbach is expected to open another store for its Bodenhaus retail format, which specialises in floor coverings such …

Distribution15. August 2025

In October in Shanghai

China International Hardware Show expects more than 2,800 exhibitors

The organisers are expecting more than 2,800 exhibitors at the China International Hardware Show (CIHS) 2025. …

Events15. August 2025

Brunei

Low San Hardware has risen from the ashes

From the ashes, Brunei's Low San Hardware, one of the biggest names in home improvement in the sultanate, has risen. The establishment, …

Distribution13. August 2025

Romanian family-owned group

Praktiker Hellas acquired by Dedeman parent company Pavăl Holding

Pavăl Holding, the parent company of Romanian DIY market leader Dedeman, has acquired Praktiker Hellas in Greece, …

Distribution12. August 2025

Finnish retail group

Kesko grows through acquisitions in Denmark

The Finnish Kesko Group's building and home improvement trade division achieved growth of 11.0 per cent in the first half of the year, …

Distribution12. August 2025

July 2025

Clas Ohlson increases sales by 10 per cent

According to its press release, Clas Ohlson achieved net sales of SEK 1.010 billion (US$110.49 million) in July 2025, which corresponds …

Distribution8. August 2025

According to Stiga

Gardening keeps the mind healthy

Gardening helps many people maintain their mental well-being in their hectic everyday lives. This is what gardening equipment manufacturer Stiga …

Garden7. August 2025

Austria and Switzerland

Fressnapf cooperates with delivery services

At Fressnapf Austria and Switzerland, everything revolves around making life as easy and convenient as possible for animals and their …

Distribution6. August 2025

Online problems in Benelux

Toolstation grows significantly in the UK

The British specialist retail chain Toolstation closed the first half of the year with sales growth of 2.7 per cent year-on-year to GBP …

Distribution5. August 2025

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

DIY stores in Italy down 0.9 per cent in the first half of the year

Hornbach plans further Bodenhaus store

China International Hardware Show expects more than 2,800 exhibitors

Low San Hardware has risen from the ashes

Praktiker Hellas acquired by Dedeman parent company Pavăl Holding

Kesko grows through acquisitions in Denmark

Clas Ohlson increases sales by 10 per cent

Gardening keeps the mind healthy

Fressnapf cooperates with delivery services

Toolstation grows significantly in the UK

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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