Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Husqvarna Group

Gardena boss Pär Åström to leave the company in June

Pär Åström, president of the Gardena division of the Swedish Husqvarna Group, is leaving the company. His last day of work there will be 30 June 2024, the Group has announced. He has decided to pursue a career …

Garden23. January 2024

13 new openings

Clas Ohlson increases the planned number for 2024

Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson has announced three more planned openings for 2024, bringing the total to 13, including a store in …

Distribution22. January 2024

France

Brico Dépôt opens another compact store

The French chain Brico Dépôt has opened a second test store in its new compact format. The new location in Vierzon has a sales area of 1 000…

Distribution19. January 2024

Malaysian Chain

Bangladesh is the twelfth market for Mr. DIY

Bangladesh is officially the twelfth market of Malaysian home improvement chain Mr. DIY. The website of Mr. DIY Bangladesh has …

Distribution18. January 2024

Mr. DIY’s second EU conquest

Mr. DIY Greece negotiating lease for first store

Two years after setting up a subsidiary in Greece, home improvement retailer Mr. DIY has reportedly jump-started operations there. …

Distribution15. January 2024

Life at Home Report shows future scenarios

The home becomes an individual retreat

In its latest Life at Home Report, the furniture chain Ikea, part of the Ingka Group, has identified three scenarios that show what life at …

News15. January 2024

New partner Tradebeyond

Obi wants to digitalise its supply chain more

Obi will be working with Tradebeyond, a provider of supply chain solutions for retail companies, to digitalise its supply chain. The …

Distribution12. January 2024

European expansion

Mr. DIY aims for Romania and Bulgaria

Malaysian home improvement retail powerhouse Mr. DIY continues to look for European opportunities and is set to open in two eastern European …

Distribution12. January 2024

Heike Paulmann Koepfer resigns

Change at the top of Cencosud

Heike Paulmann Koepfer has resigned from her position as chairwoman of the board of directors of Cencosud. A statement issued by the Chilean retail …

Distribution11. January 2024

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Minority shareholding of Egger in Thai Panel Plus

With the aim of strengthening its own market position in the Asian region, the Egger Group has acquired a 25.1 per cent stake in …

Suppliers10. January 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

Gardena boss Pär Åström to leave the company in June

Clas Ohlson increases the planned number for 2024

Brico Dépôt opens another compact store

Bangladesh is the twelfth market for Mr. DIY

Mr. DIY Greece negotiating lease for first store

The home becomes an individual retreat

Obi wants to digitalise its supply chain more

Mr. DIY aims for Romania and Bulgaria

Change at the top of Cencosud

Minority shareholding of Egger in Thai Panel Plus

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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