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Jumbo records 4.2 per cent drop in sales
DIY InternationalSwiss market leader
Jumbo records 4.2 per cent drop in sales

Last year, Jumbo, the Swiss DIY market leader, generated net sales of CHF 1.073 bn (EUR 1.139 bn). Compared to 2023, this is a decline of 4.2 per cent. The number of stores has increased by one to 112, with the result …

Distribution25. February 2025
New head of Leroy Merlin in Poland comes from ManoMano
DIY InternationalMatthieu Pihery
New head of Leroy Merlin in Poland comes from ManoMano

Matthieu Pihery is the new CEO of Leroy Merlin Poland. He has been with the Adeo Group since September 2024 and has …

Distribution24. February 2025
Irish DIY chain Woodie's is tenth member of Arena
DIY InternationalInternational purchasing cooperative
Irish DIY chain Woodie's is tenth member of Arena

The Irish DIY store chain Woodie's is a new member of the international purchasing cooperative Arena. Woodie's is a subsidiary of …

Distribution24. February 2025
Bauhaus Alfafar in Valencia resumes operations
Reopening after flood disaster
Bauhaus Alfafar in Valencia resumes operations

After the flood disaster in October 2024, Bauhaus is reopening its Alfafar location in Valencia on the Costa del Azahar to customers…

Distribution21. February 2025
Würth Hochenburger is returning to Hagebau Austria
DIY store and professional specialist store divisions
Würth Hochenburger is returning to Hagebau Austria

Hagebau has regained a major partner in Austria. Building materials dealer Würth Hochenburger is rejoining Hagebau with its DIY …

Distribution21. February 2025
Good booking status for Spoga+Gafa 2025
Ticket shop now open
Good booking status for Spoga+Gafa 2025

This year, Spoga+Gafa will be taking place in the Cologne exhibition halls for the first time with its new sequence of days from Tuesday to …

Events21. February 2025
Reinhard Wolff receives the Global DIY-Lifetime Award 2025
Hima President and Wolfcraft boss
Reinhard Wolff receives the Global DIY-Lifetime Award 2025

Reinhard Wolff is this year's winner of the Global DIY Lifetime Award. The Managing Partner of Wolfcraft and President of…

Suppliers19. February 2025
“Inflation will be the major economic issue this year”
Effects of US policy
“Inflation will be the major economic issue this year”

US President Donald Trump's economic policy will also lead to higher prices for consumers in the home improvement industry. …

Distribution19. February 2025
The DIY sector also visits Eurocis
Three-day trade fair
The DIY sector also visits Eurocis

The Eurocis trade fair in Düsseldorf (Germany) opened its doors yesterday for three days and attracted a good number of visitors. Around 500 …

Events19. February 2025
Jürgen Herrmann joins Würth as EVP Trade
Conmetall Meister and SWG 
Jürgen Herrmann joins Würth as EVP Trade

Jürgen Herrmann (52) is now in charge of the Würth Group's Trading Division. He is thus responsible for Würth Group companies such as …

Suppliers18. February 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, …

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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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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