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Ikea sales down 1.6 per cent

Online share increased

Ikea sales down 1.6 per cent

The Ingka Group reports a decline in Ikea's retail sales for the 2024/2025 financial year (ending 31 August 2025). The furniture chain generated Euro 39 bn in sales worldwide, down 1.6 per cent on the previous year. …

Distribution20. October 2025

Stihl opens first battery plant

Romania

Stihl opens first battery plant

Stihl has officially inaugurated its first site in Oradea (Romania), which is dedicated exclusively to the production of battery packs and …

Suppliers20. October 2025

Marketplaces in Europe on the rise

Cross-border e-commerce

Marketplaces in Europe on the rise

In 2024/2025, the European cross-border e-commerce market reached a volume of EUR 358.7 billion, of which EUR 247.5 billion, or 70 per cent, was …

Distribution17. October 2025

Global home improvement market shrank by 1.9 percent in 2024

Between stabilization and decline

Global home improvement market shrank by 1.9 percent in 2024

The global home improvement market shrank by 1.9 percent in 2024. The main reason for this development is the market …

Distribution15. October 2025

German DIY store association BHB has a new board spokesperson

Peter Abraham from Eurobaustoff

German DIY store association BHB has a new board spokesperson

The German DIY store association BHB has a new board spokesperson. The five current members of the BHB board have …

Distribution15. October 2025

Obi centralises purchasing

Higher share of own brands

Obi centralises purchasing

Obi is partially realigning its purchasing strategy. From 2026, the German DIY store group will change its responsibilities and processes with regard to …

Distribution10. October 2025

Do it Best increases turnover by 6.1 per cent

Following acquisition of True Value

Do it Best increases turnover by 6.1 per cent

The US hardware cooperative Do it Best, which acquired its competitor True Value a year ago, reports consolidated net sales of USD 4…

Distribution10. October 2025

Ikea acquires AI logistics company Locus

Efficiency in the supply chain

Ikea acquires AI logistics company Locus

Ikea's parent company Ingka has acquired US logistics specialist Locus, which is known for its artificial intelligence-based software. The …

Distribution10. October 2025

Bauhaus launches online marketplace

For ambitious DIY enthusiasts and professionals

Bauhaus launches online marketplace

The German DIY store operator Bauhaus has launched its online marketplace in August. According to a press release from the company, this will …

Distribution8. October 2025

Registrations for ICGA Congress are now open

In Munich

Registrations for ICGA Congress are now open

The Association of German Garden Centres (Verband Deutscher Garten-Center, VDG) has launched the website for the IGCA Congress 2026 in …

Garden8. October 2025

The dream of Sofia

Praktis

The dream of Sofia

The Bulgarian chain Praktis is demonstrating how modern DIY retailing works in its new store in the…

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Moving forward in big steps

FN Neuhofer

Moving forward in big steps

“FN Neuhofer goes America”: That was the latest major step taken by the Austrian wood specialist, …

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Plant Power at IPM Express

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

The dream of Sofia

Praktis

The dream of Sofia

The Bulgarian chain Praktis is demonstrating how modern DIY retailing works in its new store in the…

Distribution5. November 2025

“We want to grow in Switzerland”

Bauhaus

“We want to grow in Switzerland”

It's not just about language and format: Christoph Theler, CEO of Bauhaus Switzerland, explains …

Distribution16. October 2025

Bauhaus in Italian

Bauhaus

Bauhaus in Italian

And in a small space: Bauhaus has taken over two Do it + Garden locations in Switzerland. One of …

Distribution14. October 2025