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Home Depot acquires GMS
For roughly USD 5.5 bn
Home Depot acquires GMS

The Home Depot announced that it has completed the acquisition of GMS Inc. ("GMS") through its specialty trade distribution subsidiary, SRS Distribution Inc. ("SRS"), for a total value of approximately USD 5.5 bn. GMS …

Distribution9. September 2025
Nishimura Joy is the newest Edra/Ghin member
Japanese DIY chain
Nishimura Joy is the newest Edra/Ghin member

The DIY store group Nishimura Joy from Japan is the newest member of the international DIY store association Edra/Ghin. The company was…

Distribution9. September 2025
Hornbach opens its first store in Burgenland
DIY InternationalDrive-in premiere in Eisenstadt
Hornbach opens its first store in Burgenland

Hornbach opened its first DIY and garden centre in the Austrian region Burgenland last Friday. Covering an area of 16,175 m², it offers…

Distribution8. September 2025
IAW trade fair closes on a positive note
More than 4,700 visitors
IAW trade fair closes on a positive note

At the 39th Internationale Aktionswaren- und Importmesse (International Action Goods and Import Fair, IAW), 4,730 trade visitors from …

Events8. September 2025
Obi abolishes COO position, Brigitte Wittekind to leave
DIY InternationalExecutive board to be reduced
Obi abolishes COO position, Brigitte Wittekind to leave

German DIY store group Obi is reducing the size of its executive board and abolishing the position of Chief Operations …

Distribution4. September 2025
Lena Steiner is the new Country Manager of Obi Switzerland
DIY InternationalMoving from Migros
Lena Steiner is the new Country Manager of Obi Switzerland

Lena Steiner (39) is the new Country Manager of Obi Switzerland. She will take over the management of the Swiss national …

Distribution4. September 2025
Consumer goods fairs present experiences and hideaways
DIY InternationalTrends and new features 2026
Consumer goods fairs present experiences and hideaways

Next year's Christmasworld will be bright and colorful – with tropical motifs and vibrant colors, the traditional Decoration …

Events3. September 2025
Hornbach and Leroy Merlin expand in Romania
DIY InternationalFocus on Bucharest
Hornbach and Leroy Merlin expand in Romania

German DIY chain Hornbach is opening its tenth store in Romania tomorrow, 3 September 2025. It is located in the Colentina district of …

Distribution2. September 2025
Bunnings' annual turnover grows by 3.3 per cent
DIY InternationalAustralian market leader
Bunnings' annual turnover grows by 3.3 per cent

Australian DIY market leader Bunnings increased its turnover in the 2025/2026 financial year (ending 30 June 2025) by 3.3 per cent …

Distribution1. September 2025
Clas Ohlson grows in the first quarter
DIY InternationalSweden
Clas Ohlson grows in the first quarter

Clas Ohlson increased its sales by 7 per cent to SEK 2.814 bn (EUR 256 mio) in the first quarter of its 2025/26 financial year – from May to …

Distribution1. September 2025
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“We want to grow in Switzerland”
DIY InternationalBauhaus
“We want to grow in Switzerland”

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

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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, …

Suppliers
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 …

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“We want to grow in Switzerland”
DIY InternationalBauhaus
“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
DIY InternationalBauhaus
Bauhaus in Italian

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

Distribution14. October 2025
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, …

Suppliers9. October 2025