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Hornbach plans expansion into Serbia

The German DIY chain Hornbach is planning to expand into Serbia. Hornbach Baumarkt AG is working on opening DIY and garden centres in Serbia in the coming years, the company has announced. Subsidiaries have been …

Distribution4. November 2025

After a significant slump in August

German DIY and Garden trade declines slightly

According to preliminary figures from the Statistischen Bundesamt (German Federal Statistical Office, Destatis), calendar- and …

Distribution4. November 2025

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Bricoman becomes Tecnomat in France too

The French building materials chain Bricoman is changing its name to Tecnomat. This means that the parent company Adeo is taking the same …

Distribution31. October 2025

Trade fair in Taiwan

More exhibitors and visitors at TiTE × IHT 2025

The TiTE × IHT 2025 (Taiwan International Tools & Hardware Expo x International Hardware Expo Taiwan) trade fair attracted more …

Events30. October 2025

Tariffs, border conflict, rainy season

HomePro continues to lag behind last year's level

The Thai DIY chain HomePro saw a slight decline in sales in the third quarter. Sales volume amounted to THB 15.52245 bn (EUR 412.…

Distribution29. October 2025

Trade fair in Shanghai

CIHS increases exhibitor and visitor numbers

The China International Hardware Show (CIHS) increased both its exhibitor and visitor numbers this year. As was the case a year ago, …

Events28. October 2025

Up 6.9 per cent

Wickes reports strong third quarter

British DIY chain Wickes has reported strong year-on-year growth for the third quarter. The group increased its turnover by 6.9 per cent to GBP …

Distribution27. October 2025

Small increase in Sweden

Byggmax loses sales in the third quarter

Revenue for the Swedish DIY store group Byggmax fell in the third quarter. At SEK 1.949 bn (EUR 178.8 mio), it was 0.8 per cent below the …

Distribution27. October 2025

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Webinar on Home Improvement Report 2025

In a free webinar on November 20 entitled “Between Stabilization and Decline,” the editorial team at diyinternational.com will present the …

Distribution23. October 2025

Collaboration with Sieć Budowlana

German cooperative Bauvista expands into Poland

The German cooperative Bauvista is gaining members in Poland. The Polish cooperative Sieć Budowlana will begin collaborating with …

Distribution23. October 2025

Russia

War and crisis

The housing market is in decline, flats are getting smaller, customer footfall is falling and …

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FN Neuhofer

Moving forward in big steps

“FN Neuhofer goes America”: That was the latest major step taken by the Austrian wood specialist, …

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Statistics

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

While the total gardening sales area in Germany grew in 2024, the top DIY store operators saw a …

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Russia

War and crisis

The housing market is in decline, flats are getting smaller, customer footfall is falling and …

Distribution16. December 2025

Home Improvement Report

Between stabilization and decline

Between stabilization and declineThe new edition of the Home Improvement Report 2025 was published …

Distribution11. December 2025

Obi

The beaver is spreading

New Obi stores have been added in Switzerland this year. The Germans seized the opportunity when …

Distribution9. December 2025

Hornbach plans expansion into Serbia

German DIY and Garden trade declines slightly

Bricoman becomes Tecnomat in France too

More exhibitors and visitors at TiTE × IHT 2025

HomePro continues to lag behind last year's level

CIHS increases exhibitor and visitor numbers

Wickes reports strong third quarter

Byggmax loses sales in the third quarter

Webinar on Home Improvement Report 2025

German cooperative Bauvista expands into Poland

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Moving forward in big steps

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

War and crisis

Between stabilization and decline

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