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Building materials, plumbing and gardening in decline

DIY store sales in Italy down slightly in 2024

The Italian DIY market has shrunk slightly in 2024. The sales volume of DIY stores in Italy has decreased by 0.7 per cent to 6.2768 billion euros. This is according to the ‘Monitoraggio GDS Brico & Garden’ study by …

Distribution13. March 2025

Continuation of “Local Heroes”

Obi launches advertising campaign simultaneously in nine countries

The German DIY group Obi has launched its first international advertising campaign, which is running …

Distribution12. March 2025

Easy markets in South America

Cencosud founder Horst Paulmann has passed away

Horst Paulmann, the founder of the Chilean retail group Cencosud, has passed away. He died today, 11 March 2025, at the age of 89. …

Distribution11. March 2025

11 to 13 June 2024

Global DIY Summit: Early bird phase ending

The early booking phase for the 11th Global DIY Summit, which will take place from 11 to 13 June 2025 in the MEO Arena in Lisbon, ends …

Events10. March 2025

Relationship with the USA

Rona strengthens Canadian manufacturers with the ‘Well made here’ label

The conflict with neighbouring Canada sparked by the new US rulers has reached the home improvement industry…

Distribution7. March 2025

Mylow 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 …

Distribution7. March 2025

Four 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

South 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

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

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

Blazing new trails

Mr. DIY sets up in South Africa

The Malaysian retail chain is preparing its market entry on the African continent. Mr. DIY chief …

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All Fields

Now a Benelux player

Belgian service provider All Fields works for manufacturers and retailers in the DIY sector. Two …

Suppliers

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 …

Garden

Blazing new trails

Mr. DIY sets up in South Africa

The Malaysian retail chain is preparing its market entry on the African continent. Mr. DIY chief …

Distribution24. April 2025

Brico in Belgium

Brand times five

The Belgian DIY market leader Brico uses five size concepts, from city stores to DIY project stores…

Distribution24. April 2025

Belgium

It’s complicated

Three languages, three regions, high regulatory density: the Belgian market is considered …

Distribution24. April 2025

DIY store sales in Italy down slightly in 2024

Obi launches advertising campaign simultaneously in nine countries

Cencosud founder Horst Paulmann has passed away

Global DIY Summit: Early bird phase ending

Rona strengthens Canadian manufacturers with the ‘Well made here’ label

US DIY retailers present their AI tools

DIY market in the Netherlands grows by 2.6 per cent

Cashbuild increases revenue by 5 per cent

Home Depot Canada under new management

Clas Ohlson relaunches its own battery platform

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Mr. DIY sets up in South Africa

Now a Benelux player

Plant Power at IPM Express

Mr. DIY sets up in South Africa

Brand times five

It’s complicated