Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Importer taken over

Liqui Moly repositions itself in France

LM France SAS, the French subsidiary of Liqui Moly, took over the previous importer Liqui Moly France SAS on 1 April. By acquiring the company, the manufacturer of motor oils, additives and vehicle care products aims to…

Suppliers7. April 2025

Italy

New location and a new layout for Bricoday

The Italian trade fair Bricoday is set to take place from 24 to 25 September 2025 in Halls 22 and 24 of the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition …

Events4. April 2025

Lindner takes over from Coniglio

New export manager in charge at Liqui Moly

Ingo Lindner will be responsible for the international business of the Ulm-based lubricant specialist Liqui Moly in the future. He was …

Suppliers4. April 2025

8 billion euro mark broken

Dachser grows with acquisitions

Dachser has exceeded the 8 billion mark (EUR 8.027 bn) with a 13 percent increase in revenue in 2024. The European Logistics business line increased…

Suppliers4. April 2025

Swiss market leader

CEO Andreas Siegmann leaves Jumbo

Andreas Siegmann, CEO of the Swiss DIY store chain Jumbo, is leaving the Swiss DIY market leader. He has been in charge of the DIY division of …

Distribution2. April 2025

Decline in sales in 2024

3e Group plans to expand B2B and expand in Southeast Europe

The external sales of the Austrian 3e Group fell by 2.6 per cent to 693 million euros in 2024. The year was marked by …

Distribution2. April 2025

France discontinued, closures in Benelux

Toolstation like-for-like sales grow by 1.9 per cent

The British builders' merchant group Travis Perkins achieved a 2.5 per cent increase in turnover last year with its Toolstation…

Distribution1. April 2025

Official statistics and association

German DIY stores off to a weak start in 2025

The German DIY sector has made a weak start to 2025. The German statistics authority Destatis reports a nominal decline in DIY store …

Distribution31. March 2025

Figures 2024

Mr. DIY Malaysia grows 6.7 per cent in sales

The Thai retail chain Mr. DIY closed the year 2024 with an increase in sales in Malaysia. Compared to the previous year, sales grew by …

Distribution28. March 2025

Six new stores in spring

Rusta opened three new stores in one day

The Swedish chain Rusta is starting the spring with a phase of expansion: the discount store has planned to open a total of six new stores…

Distribution27. March 2025

Blazing new trails

Mr. DIY sets up in South Africa

The Malaysian retail chain is preparing its market entry on the African continent. Mr. DIY chief …

Distribution

All Fields

Now a Benelux player

Belgian service provider All Fields works for manufacturers and retailers in the DIY sector. Two …

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IPM Essen

Plant Power at IPM Express

This year, IPM Essen will be offering new formats on the subject of plants. In addition, the hall …

Garden

Blazing new trails

Mr. DIY sets up in South Africa

The Malaysian retail chain is preparing its market entry on the African continent. Mr. DIY chief …

Distribution24. April 2025

Brico in Belgium

Brand times five

The Belgian DIY market leader Brico uses five size concepts, from city stores to DIY project stores…

Distribution24. April 2025

Belgium

It’s complicated

Three languages, three regions, high regulatory density: the Belgian market is considered …

Distribution24. April 2025

Liqui Moly repositions itself in France

New location and a new layout for Bricoday

New export manager in charge at Liqui Moly

Dachser grows with acquisitions

CEO Andreas Siegmann leaves Jumbo

3e Group plans to expand B2B and expand in Southeast Europe

Toolstation like-for-like sales grow by 1.9 per cent

German DIY stores off to a weak start in 2025

Mr. DIY Malaysia grows 6.7 per cent in sales

Rusta opened three new stores in one day

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Mr. DIY sets up in South Africa

Now a Benelux player

Plant Power at IPM Express

Mr. DIY sets up in South Africa

Brand times five

It’s complicated