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3e Group plans to expand B2B and expand in Southeast Europe
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 global uncertainties, economic challenges and unfavourable weather conditions, according to a press …

Distribution2. April 2025
Toolstation like-for-like sales grow by 1.9 per cent
DIY InternationalFrance 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
German DIY stores off to a weak start in 2025
DIY InternationalOfficial 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
Mr. DIY Malaysia grows 6.7 per cent in sales
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
Rusta opened three new stores in one day
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
Kingfisher falls short of previous year's sales in 2024/2025
DIY InternationalDown 1.5 per cent
Kingfisher falls short of previous year's sales in 2024/2025

The British DIY group Kingfisher fell short of the previous year's sales in the 2024/2025 financial year (ending 31 …

Distribution26. March 2025
DIY store sales in Austria grow by 0.9 per cent
DIY InternationalBHB/GfK figures 2024
DIY store sales in Austria grow by 0.9 per cent

Unlike their neighbours in Germany and Switzerland, DIY stores in Austria closed 2024 with an increase in sales. Compared to the …

Distribution26. March 2025
Swiss DIY sales fall for the third year in a row
DIY InternationalDown 3.9 per cent
Swiss DIY sales fall for the third year in a row

DIY retail in Switzerland shrank for the third year in a row in 2024. The sector's turnover fell by 3.9 per cent, resulting in a …

Distribution26. March 2025
DIY stores in Germany see 1.5 per cent drop in sales
DIY InternationalBHB figures 2024
DIY stores in Germany see 1.5 per cent drop in sales

DIY stores in Germany were unable to maintain their sales at the previous year's level. In nominal terms, their sales fell by 1…

Distribution25. March 2025
Hornbach remains stable in Germany and grows abroad
DIY InternationalFinancial year 2024/2025
Hornbach remains stable in Germany and grows abroad

The Hornbach DIY stores closed the 2024/2025 financial year (ending 28 February 2025) with sales growth. In Germany, however, …

Distribution25. March 2025
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A third consecutive year of decline
DIY InternationalDIY stores in France
A third consecutive year of decline

French DIY stores are set to see a further fall in turnover in 2025 – though not all of them, bien …

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Measurably sustainable
Tesa
Measurably sustainable

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

Suppliers
Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'
DIY InternationalAveve
Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'

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

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Distribution27. July 2026
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Diversity as a strength

Among garden centres in France, there are well-known brands and a variety of business models. An …

Distribution27. July 2026
The champion of independence
DIY InternationalDo 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