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Smaller format makes progress

Wickes almost matches previous year's sales in 2023

In 2023, the British DIY chain Wickes almost maintained its turnover from the previous year. The volume of GBP 1.5538 bn (EUR 1.8192 bn) is 0.3 per cent below the previous year's figure. Like-for-like sales also fell by…

Distribution21. March 2024

Retail worldwide

Employees complain about lack of investment in technology

In the retail sector, 40 per cent of employees on the shop floor feel that their employer is not investing in the …

Distribution20. March 2024

Retail sales down by 2.6 per cent

Challenging market for SCG Distribution

The retail sales of Thai powerhouse Siam Cement Group's building materials distribution business Thailand’s industrial powerhouse saw a 2.6 …

Distribution20. March 2024

Garden below average

The market in the Netherlands grew by 3.4 per cent

The Dutch DIY market grew by a nominal 3.4 per cent in 2023 compared with the previous year. Two product groups, electrical and …

Distribution19. March 2024

Bricomarché, Bricorama, Brico Cash, Tridôme

DIY division of Les Mousquetaires holds its own in 2023

The home improvement division of French retail group Les Mousquetaires generated sales of EUR 3.4 bn in 2023 in France. The …

Distribution18. March 2024

Tiles, sanitary ware and other items

Maiden offering for Thai home improvement retailer Boonthavorn

Boonthavorn Retail Corporation Public Company Ltd, an independent home improvement retailer in Thailand which has …

Distribution18. March 2024

First location in the Centre-Val-de-Loire region

Expansion of Screwfix in France continues

The British Kingfisher Group is continuing its expansion of the Screwfix sales division in France. The 22nd French Screwfix location has …

Distribution15. March 2024

Price-sensitive consumers

Mr. DIY Bangladesh opens its first store

The Bangladeshi operations of the Malaysian home goods retailing giant has finally started with the opening of its maiden branch in Dhaka. …

Distribution14. March 2024

Almost fully booked

Significantly more exhibitors from Europe at Spoga+Gafa 2024

Spoga+Gafa reports a high level of international exhibitors and 14 almost fully booked exhibition halls in Cologne …

Events14. March 2024

B2B event in Romania

Third edition of Expo DIY - Smart Green Home to take place in June

The third edition of Expo DIY 2024 - Smart Green Home - will take place on 26 and 27 June 2024, at the …

Events13. March 2024

DIY stores in France

A third consecutive year of decline

French DIY stores are set to see a further fall in turnover in 2025 – though not all of them, bien …

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Tesa

Measurably sustainable

Sustainable practices are evident in many areas at Tesa: through the reduction of materials used, …

Suppliers

Aveve

Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'

In Bornem, the garden centre chain Aveve has unveiled its new shop concept, with which the parent …

Garden

DIY stores in France

A third consecutive year of decline

French DIY stores are set to see a further fall in turnover in 2025 – though not all of them, bien …

Distribution27. July 2026

French garden centres

Diversity as a strength

Among garden centres in France, there are well-known brands and a variety of business models. An …

Distribution27. July 2026

Do it Best

The champion of independence

Dan Starr is CEO of Do it Best Group, the US hardware cooperative serving the most stores. How does…

Distribution24. July 2026

Wickes almost matches previous year's sales in 2023

Employees complain about lack of investment in technology

Challenging market for SCG Distribution

The market in the Netherlands grew by 3.4 per cent

DIY division of Les Mousquetaires holds its own in 2023

Maiden offering for Thai home improvement retailer Boonthavorn

Expansion of Screwfix in France continues

Mr. DIY Bangladesh opens its first store

Significantly more exhibitors from Europe at Spoga+Gafa 2024

Third edition of Expo DIY - Smart Green Home to take place in June

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A third consecutive year of decline

Measurably sustainable

Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'

A third consecutive year of decline

Diversity as a strength

The champion of independence