Just before he leaves Bruneian home improvement retailer GoodHome after a tenure of roughly 10 years, David Lau chatted with DIY International about the company’s progress over the past decade. The Malaysian, 50, also …
Up 7.7 percent
Wickes picks up speed in the second quarter
Sales figures for British DIY chain Wickes picked up significantly in the second quarter. Compared to the same period last year, total …
Canada
Rona publishes sustainability report
The Canadian home improvement retail group Rona has published its 2024 “Overview of Sustainable Development Activities”, highlighting the …
6.8 percent like-for-like
Action increases sales by 17.9 percent in the first half of the year
The European non-food discounter Action increased its net sales to EUR 7.3 bn in the first six months of 2025. …
Further openings in Poland
Mr. DIY expands in Warsaw and plans to enter other countries
Malaysian retail chain Mr. DIY is continuing its expansion in Poland and has now opened its first store in the capital …
Cassignol succeeds Pivain
French association FMB has a new president
The French DIY store association FMB (Fédération des Magasins de Bricolage) has a new president: Paul Cassignol (60), president of the Mr…
New hall layout
Heimtextil showcases everything related to interior design
From decorative and upholstery fabrics to wallpaper, sun protection, floor coverings and carpets to mattresses, bed linen…
Succeeding Pavel Hajman
Glen Instone appointed as new CEO of Husqvarna Group
The Husqvarna Board of Directors has appointed Glen Instone as the new CEO of Husqvarna Group. Glen Instone currently holds the…
Half year and Second Quarter
Gardena reports sales decline for first half of 2025
Gardena's sales fell by 3 per cent to SEK 8.713 bn (EUR 774,026 mio.) in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period …
Italy
Bricoday 2025: 460 exhibitors confirmed
The 17th edition of Bricoday, which will take place from 24 to 25 September 2025 at Fiera Milano Rho, promises to be ‘a record edition,’ …