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Scandinavia

Clas Ohlson sales increase by 17 per cent in April

Sales by Clas Ohlson in April, excluding the acquired Spares Group, increased by 17 per cent to SEK 714 mio. (approx. EUR 60.68 mio.). According to a company statement, organic sales increased by 16 per cent compared …

Distribution8. May 2024

Philippines

Wilcon sales slips 2.5 pct in q1 on reined in same-store sales

Wilcon, the Philippines’ top home improvement retailing chain, saw sales dip 2.5 per cent in the first quarter as an …

Distribution7. May 2024

End after almost 3 years

B&Q stores in Saudi Arabia closed

B&Q has closed its two franchise stores in Saudi Arabia, as the Kingfisher-owned company stated in its final results from mid-March 2024. The …

Distribution6. May 2024

Down 4.2 per cent

Wickes Group starts the first quarter of 2024 with a loss

In the first quarter of the current year, the British Wickes Group generated 4.2 per cent less turnover than in the same …

Distribution3. May 2024

10th Global DIY Summit

Scope 3 one of the main topics at DIY Summit in Rome

The Edra/Ghin Scope 3 Task Force, which was launched last year, will be one of the main topics at this year's Global DIY Summit…

Events3. May 2024

Thailand

Global's Q1 sales down 1.86 per cent

Thai home improvement retailer Siam Global House reported a slow start of the year as sales dipped in the first quarter of 2024. In its …

Distribution2. May 2024

Travis Perkins

Toolstation loses 0.9 per cent in the first quarter

The British Travis Perkins Group generated like-for-like sales of 0.9 per cent less with its Toolstation sales format in the …

Distribution29. April 2024

Twelfth location in Spain

Bauhaus opens third branch in Madrid

The German DIY store operator Bauhaus has opened its third location in Madrid. The new store is located in Leganés, in the southern part of the…

Distribution26. April 2024

Approximately 80 new stores planned

Tractor Supply sales increase 2.9 per cent in the first quarter

Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, reported financial results for …

Distribution26. April 2024

First Quarter

Byggmax remains 9 per cent below previous year's level

The Swedish Byggmax Group's net sales in the first quarter were 9.0 per cent lower than in the same period last year, …

Distribution25. April 2024

Obi

“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Obi has restructured its purchasing department in order to fully leverage its strength across …

Distribution

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers

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 …

Garden

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers24. February 2026

Obi

“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Obi has restructured its purchasing department in order to fully leverage its strength across …

Distribution3. February 2026

Greece I

Industry gathering in Athens

The 16th DIY & Home Improvement Conference offered insights into the Greek market – informative…

Distribution29. January 2026

Clas Ohlson sales increase by 17 per cent in April

Wilcon sales slips 2.5 pct in q1 on reined in same-store sales

B&Q stores in Saudi Arabia closed

Wickes Group starts the first quarter of 2024 with a loss

Scope 3 one of the main topics at DIY Summit in Rome

Global's Q1 sales down 1.86 per cent

Toolstation loses 0.9 per cent in the first quarter

Bauhaus opens third branch in Madrid

Tractor Supply sales increase 2.9 per cent in the first quarter

Byggmax remains 9 per cent below previous year's level

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“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Drill-free mounting

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

Drill-free mounting

“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Industry gathering in Athens