Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Sweden

Clas Ohlson reports sales increase for April

Clas Ohlson increased its net sales in April 2025 by 4 per cent compared to the previous year to SEK 814 m (EUR 74.6 m), as the Swedish DIY chain announced in a press release. According to the statement, 7 per cent of …

Distribution8. May 2025

CEO Sebastian Gundel

Obi wants to grow through franchising

The German DIY store chain Obi wants to grow more through franchising, not just in Germany but also in other European countries. CEO Sebastian…

Distribution6. May 2025

Germany

Garden and zoo retailers report significant decline in first quarter

Garden and zoo retailers in Germany closed the first quarter of 2025 with a high single-digit decline in sales…

Garden6. May 2025

Thailand

Mr. DIY has a new flagship store

Asian home goods retail chain Mr. DIY has upgraded its look in Thailand. The company recently opened a 1,280 m² concept store at Seacon Square …

Distribution6. May 2025

Thai chain

HomePro just below previous year's quarter

The Thai DIY chain HomePro just missed last year's sales level in the first quarter. Sales fell by 0.66 per cent to 17.54744 bn baht (THB…

Distribution2. May 2025

Statistical office

Negative quarterly figures in Germany

The German DIY and garden trade ended the first quarter with a decline in sales. This is according to statistics from the German statistical …

Distribution2. May 2025

First quarter

Only Toolstation delivers sales growth for Travis Perkins

British building materials retailer Travis Perkins only recorded sales growth in the first quarter through its Toolstation…

Distribution2. May 2025

Figures from FMB and Inoha

DIY store sales in France to fall by 4.3 per cent in 2024

DIY stores in France recorded a significant decline in sales in 2024. Their total sales fell by 4.3 per cent to 22.1 …

Distribution30. April 2025

Mid-August 2025

Obi SVP Joanna Kowalska to become Hornbach CFO

Joanna Kowalska is to become the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at German DIY store group Hornbach, moving from competitor Obi to …

Distribution30. April 2025

Further store openings announced

Post-IPO, Mr. DIY Indonesia reports soaring sales for 2024

The Indonesian unit of Malaysian home goods retail chain Mr. DIY made 2024 a year to remember not only because it debuted…

Distribution30. April 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

Clas Ohlson reports sales increase for April

Obi wants to grow through franchising

Garden and zoo retailers report significant decline in first quarter

Mr. DIY has a new flagship store

HomePro just below previous year's quarter

Negative quarterly figures in Germany

Only Toolstation delivers sales growth for Travis Perkins

DIY store sales in France to fall by 4.3 per cent in 2024

Obi SVP Joanna Kowalska to become Hornbach CFO

Post-IPO, Mr. DIY Indonesia reports soaring sales for 2024

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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