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US DIY retailers present their AI tools
DIY InternationalMylow and Magic Apron
US DIY retailers present their AI tools

Just in time for the spring season, Home Depot and Lowe’s are introducing their individual AI tools for customers. Both share a similar purpose: assisting customers by providing them with instructions, suggestions and …

Distribution7. March 2025
DIY market in the Netherlands grows by 2.6 per cent
DIY InternationalFour billion mark exceeded
DIY market in the Netherlands grows by 2.6 per cent

The DIY market in the Netherlands grew by 2.6 per cent last year and exceeded the 4 billion euro mark. This was reported by the …

Distribution7. March 2025
Cashbuild increases revenue by 5 per cent
DIY InternationalSouth Africa
Cashbuild increases revenue by 5 per cent

Cashbuild, Southern Africa’s leading retailer of building materials and associated products, reported its financial results for the last s…

Distribution5. March 2025
Home Depot Canada under new management
New EVPs for Pro and HR as well
Home Depot Canada under new management

The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced three changes in its management: Vinod Nalajala as the new president…

Distribution5. March 2025
Clas Ohlson relaunches its own battery platform
20 new tools and garden equipment
Clas Ohlson relaunches its own battery platform

Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson is relaunching its own battery platform, Cocraft LXC, with a completely new range of 20 new …

Distribution4. March 2025
The bathroom is becoming increasingly cosy
DIY InternationalISH
The bathroom is becoming increasingly cosy

‘The bathroom has long ceased to be a wet room,’ explained design expert Frank A. Reinhardt during his trend presentation at the Design …

Events1. March 2025
HomePro just misses previous year's sales
DIY InternationalThailand and Malaysia
HomePro just misses previous year's sales

The Thai home improvement chain HomePro just missed its 2024 sales level of the previous year. The company generated 67.95202 bn baht (THB…

Distribution28. February 2025
Home Depot's sales to fall by 1.8 per cent in 2024/2025
US market leader
Home Depot's sales to fall by 1.8 per cent in 2024/2025

DIY world market leader Home Depot recorded a year-on-year decline in sales of 1.8 per cent to USD 159.514 bn (EUR 152.182 …

Distribution27. February 2025
Lowe's reports a 3.1 per cent drop in sales for 2024/2025
DIY InternationalNo. 2 in the US and worldwide
Lowe's reports a 3.1 per cent drop in sales for 2024/2025

The US home improvement retailer Lowe's closed the 2024/2025 financial year (ending 31 January 2025) with a year-on-year …

Distribution27. February 2025
End for Do it + Garden in Switzerland
DIY InternationalMigros finds no buyer
End for Do it + Garden in Switzerland

The Swiss home improvement chain Do it + Garden will not continue. The retail group Migros has found no buyer. The cooperative explains the …

Distribution27. February 2025
How are French DIY retailers developing?
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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, …

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

Distribution27. July 2026
Diversity as a strength
French garden centres
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