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Decision made with government

Dedeman expands into Moldova

The Romanian DIY chain is expanding into neighbouring Moldova. The decision to enter the Moldovan market was made by Dedeman's management after an “extremely constructive meeting” with Prime Minister Dorin Recean and …

Distribution25. September 2025

Mr. Robot initiative

Mr. DIY plans AI-supported store

Malaysian retailer Mr. DIY has revealed plans to implement artificial intelligence (AI) into the retail experience of a stationary store. The …

Distribution24. September 2025

Congress on the Internet

Virtual DIY Summit emphasises resilience of the industry

More than 800 viewers from the global home improvement industry watched the 5th Global DIY Summit, which was broadcast live…

Events23. September 2025

France continues to decline

Kingfisher in the black after the first six months

The British Kingfisher Group closed the first half of the 2025/2026 financial year (ending 31 July 2025) with an increase in sale…

Distribution23. September 2025

Down 5.8 per cent

L’entrepôt du bricolage down on previous year at mid-year

The French DIY chain L’entrepôt du bricolage saw a significant drop in sales in the first half of 2025. Sales of EUR 191 …

Distribution19. September 2025

First location

Adeo launches new professional brand Megabud in Ukraine

French DIY group Adeo has entered the Ukrainian market with a new professional format. The first Megabud store opened in the…

Distribution18. September 2025

Another new member

Canadian purchasing group Spancan joins Arena

The international purchasing cooperative Arena has announced another new member. The Canadian retail group Spancan Corporation joined …

Distribution17. September 2025

International purchasing group

Merkur from Slovenia is the eleventh Arena member

The Slovenian retail company Merkur is a new member of the international purchasing cooperative Arena. Merkur has been working …

Distribution16. September 2025

23 September 2025

Virtual DIY Summit reveals strategies for growth and resilience

The Virtual DIY Summit is just around the corner: at the fifth edition of this industry gathering on the morning of …

Events12. September 2025

Study on the topic published

Obi Austria supports neighbourhood projects

With the "Machbarschaft" initiative, based on the Obi motto "Alles ist machbar" ("Everything is possible"), nine neighbourhood projects …

Distribution12. September 2025

Do it Best

The champion of independence

Dan Starr is CEO of Do it Best Group, the US hardware cooperative serving the most stores. How does…

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Tesa

Measurably sustainable

Sustainable practices are evident in many areas at Tesa: through the reduction of materials used, …

Suppliers

Aveve

Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'

In Bornem, the garden centre chain Aveve has unveiled its new shop concept, with which the parent …

Garden

Do it Best

The champion of independence

Dan Starr is CEO of Do it Best Group, the US hardware cooperative serving the most stores. How does…

Distribution24. July 2026

Aveve

Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'

In Bornem, the garden centre chain Aveve has unveiled its new shop concept, with which the parent …

Garden8. July 2026

Tesa

Measurably sustainable

Sustainable practices are evident in many areas at Tesa: through the reduction of materials used, …

Suppliers6. July 2026

Dedeman expands into Moldova

Mr. DIY plans AI-supported store

Virtual DIY Summit emphasises resilience of the industry

Kingfisher in the black after the first six months

L’entrepôt du bricolage down on previous year at mid-year

Adeo launches new professional brand Megabud in Ukraine

Canadian purchasing group Spancan joins Arena

Merkur from Slovenia is the eleventh Arena member

Virtual DIY Summit reveals strategies for growth and resilience

Obi Austria supports neighbourhood projects

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The champion of independence

Measurably sustainable

Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'

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Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'

Measurably sustainable