Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Figures from FMB and Inoha

DIY store sales in France to fall by 4.3 per cent in 2024

DIY stores in France recorded a significant decline in sales in 2024. Their total sales fell by 4.3 per cent to 22.1 billion euros. The two industry associations, FMB (retail) and Inoha (manufacturers), presented the …

Distribution30. April 2025

Mid-August 2025

Obi SVP Joanna Kowalska to become Hornbach CFO

Joanna Kowalska is to become the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at German DIY store group Hornbach, moving from competitor Obi to …

Distribution30. April 2025

Further store openings announced

Post-IPO, Mr. DIY Indonesia reports soaring sales for 2024

The Indonesian unit of Malaysian home goods retail chain Mr. DIY made 2024 a year to remember not only because it debuted…

Distribution30. April 2025

Largest "STadtgarten" in the Adrian region

Bauhaus opens its fourth location in Slovenia

Around ten months after the start of construction, Bauhaus has opened its fourth location in Slovenia. The new store is located in the…

Distribution25. April 2025

Sweden

Clas Ohlson opens third store in Uppsala

Another Clas Ohlson store has opened in Uppsala. The new store is located in Boländerna, just outside the city centre. With the opening, …

Distribution25. April 2025

First Quarter of 2025

Gardena starts the year with a drop in sales

Gardena’s net sales decreased by 8 per cent to SEK 4.045 bn (EUR 368.45 m) in the first quarter of 2025, as the Swedish parent company …

Garden24. April 2025

By the end of 2025

Pavel Hajman to leave as Husqvarna Group CEO

Pavel Hajman has, by mutual agreement with the Board of Directors, decided to step down from his role as CEO and Board Member of …

Garden24. April 2025

Home centres and pro dealers

Home improvement trade in the USA remains at previous year’s level

Home improvement stores in the USA did not grow in the first quarter of 2025. With sales of USD 105.269 bn (EUR 9…

Distribution23. April 2025

"Top 500 Cross-Border Retail Europe"

DIY important for cross-border e-commerce

Total cross-border e-commerce (excluding travel) in Europe reached a turnover of EUR 275.6 bn in 2024. This corresponds to a 36 per cent …

Distribution23. April 2025

DIY International wishes

Happy Easter!

The German name for daffodil is ‘Osterglocke’. Literally, this means ‘Easter bell’. Isn't that a beautiful name?With these ‘Osterglocken’ from the Karlsruhe Palace …

Distribution17. April 2025