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Castorama says goodbye to peat

First own brands, then brands

Castorama says goodbye to peat

The French DIY chain Castorama is discontinuing the sale of peat-based soils. In April 2025, the company stopped sourcing peat-based soils for its own brands. From December, the peat ban will be extended to all branded …

Distribution17. April 2025

Mr. DIY wants to enter the Czech Republic and Hungary

Expansion in Central Europe

Mr. DIY wants to enter the Czech Republic and Hungary

Malaysian retail chain Mr. DIY is planning to enter the Czech Republic and Hungarian markets. This was announced in a post on …

Distribution17. April 2025

Byggmax starts the year with growth of 7.2 per cent

First quarter

Byggmax starts the year with growth of 7.2 per cent

The Swedish DIY chain Byggmax increased its sales by 7.2 per cent year-on-year to SEK 929 million (EUR 83.3 m) in the first …

Distribution16. April 2025

Ace leaves Indonesia with a bang

Net sales up by double digits

Ace leaves Indonesia with a bang

In its last year of operations, Ace Indonesia recorded a double-digit increase in net sales. Meanwhile, the successor brand Azko has started …

Distribution16. April 2025

Wilcon sales slip in 2024

Philippines

Wilcon sales slip in 2024

Wilcon Depot Inc., the Philippines’ top home improvement retailer, saw slower sales in 2024 as shoppers tightened budgets for residential renovations and …

Distribution15. April 2025

Belgian service provider

All Fields Benelux takes over brand specialist

The Belgian service provider All Fields Benelux has taken over the marketing agency SMS Solutions in Brussels. This is the third …

Suppliers14. April 2025

Clas Ohlson returns to Skärholmen Centrum

Sweden

Clas Ohlson returns to Skärholmen Centrum

After a two-year absence, Clas Ohlson once again has a presence in Skärholmen Centrum: a new store in Skärholmen Centrum, outside Stockhol…

Distribution11. April 2025

Malaysian billionaire relinquishes chairmanship of Mr. DIY

at the heels of Mr. DIY’s fall in the stock market

Malaysian billionaire relinquishes chairmanship of Mr. DIY

Malaysian billionaire Tan Yu Yeh, who made his wealth from his stake in home goods retail chain Mr. DIY, has stepped down…

Distribution11. April 2025

Sami Kiiski appointed to Edra/Ghin board

Kesko Division President

Sami Kiiski appointed to Edra/Ghin board

The European DIY Retail Association/Global Home Improvement Network (Edra/Ghin) announced that Sami Kiiski, President of Kesko’s Building …

Distribution10. April 2025

Correction: Top 6 DIY stores down 0.7 per cent

Germany

Correction: Top 6 DIY stores down 0.7 per cent

The six largest DIY store operators in Germany closed 2024 down 0.7 per cent. In an earlier report dated 21 March 2025, a minus of 1.…

Distribution10. April 2025

Learning from Siegen

Kremer

Learning from Siegen

Alexander Kremer has opened his fifth natural garden centre and – once again – done things that …

Distribution

Now a Benelux player

All Fields

Now a Benelux player

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

Suppliers

Plant Power at IPM Express

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

Learning from Siegen

Kremer

Learning from Siegen

Alexander Kremer has opened his fifth natural garden centre and – once again – done things that …

Distribution12. June 2025

Top service for top people

Edra/Ghin/Hima

Top service for top people

A lot of detail work is required to ensure that thousands of participants attend the Global DIY …

Distribution8. May 2025

Mr. DIY elevates look in Thailand

New flagship store unveiled

Mr. DIY elevates look in Thailand

After sprucing up outlets in Poland and Indonesia, Asian home goods retail chain Mr. DIY has …

Distribution6. May 2025