Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Successor to Sergio Giroldi

Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier is the new president of Edra/Ghin

Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier is the new president of the international DIY association Edra/Ghin. Erwin van Osta, owner and CEO of the Belgian chain Hubo, was elected as deputy speaker of the board yesterday. The new …

Distribution1. March 2023

In a bid to expand market share

Philippines’ Wilcon poised to add two more store formats

Wilcon Depot, the Philippines’ biggest home improvement retail chain, is set to add two new store formats to its two …

Distribution1. March 2023

Up to 10 per cent sales growth

Ace Indonesia aims to build 10 to 15 stores in 2023

Ace Hardware Indonesia, the country’s top home improvement retailer, aims to build 10 to 15 stores this year and has allotted up…

Distribution28. February 2023

Two-part series at DIY+

Mr. DIY’s growth trajectory shows no signs of slowdown

Malaysian home improvement retailer Mr. DIY ended 2022 with more than 2 500 outlets across the globe, indicating that it has …

Distribution28. February 2023

Home of 30 years vacated

World Farm opens second garden centre in Singapore

World Farm, one of the largest garden centres in Singapore, has opened a second branch in the city-state shortly after it moved …

Distribution27. February 2023

Another record year

Home Depot announces USD 157 bn in sales for 2022

Home Depot has reported sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 as well as total numbers for fiscal 2022. Sales for fiscal …

Distribution24. February 2023

Thailand

DoHome sales up 21.4 per cent in 2022

A better economic outlook dampened by global issues and inclement weather resulted in a 21.4 per cent jump in Thai home improvement retailer …

Distribution24. February 2023

Malaysia

New stores support Mr. DIY earnings for 2022

Top Malaysian home improvement retail chain Mr. DIY posted a 9.3 per cent rise in its revenues for the fourth quarter of 2022. The …

Distribution23. February 2023

MD Purchasing Frank Staffeld, Hagebau

“We need to be bolder”

The new MD of purchasing and category management at German cooperative Hagebau has taken a critical look at price trends and the cooperative’s relationship …

Distribution22. February 2023