Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

First half of 2023

German DIY stores turn over 2.3 per cent less

In Germany, DIY store sales fell by 2.3 per cent in the first half of 2023 compared with the same period last year, attaining a value of EUR 11.25 bn. This must be considered, however, in comparison to the high …

Distribution28. August 2023

First six months of 2023

Swiss DIY trade turns over 4.2 per cent less

Although DIY stores in Switzerland caught up in the second quarter of 2023, their sales were still below the corresponding level of the…

Distribution28. August 2023

DIY stores

Half-year sales in Austria 1.4 per cent below previous year's level

Austrian DIY stores ended the first half of 2023 with a decline in turnover. After a modest increase in the …

Distribution28. August 2023

Second quarter

Lowe's sales down 9 per cent

Lowe's, the number two DIY retailer in the US and the world, reported 9.2 per cent lower sales in its second quarter (ending 4 August 2023) compared t…

Distribution25. August 2023

USA

Home Depot down 2 per cent year-on-year in second quarter

With sales of USD 42.916 bn (EUR 39.526 bn) in the second quarter (ending 30 July 2023), US DIY global market leader Home …

Distribution24. August 2023

Thailand

CRC's hardline segment up 2.6 pct

The hardline segment of Thai retailing giant Central Retail Corp. (CRC) reported a 2.6 per cent increase in sales in the second quarter of 2023 on…

Distribution22. August 2023

Minus 14,5 per cent

Italian garden market down in first half year

Data compiled by the Italian manufacturers' association indicate an overall drop of 14.5 per cent in the first half of the year, with …

Garden21. August 2023

Q1 shortage persists

AllHome sales recover in Q2

Philippine home improvement retailer AllHome Corp. posted a turnaround in the second quarter of the year, reporting a three per cent rise in sales -- …

Distribution18. August 2023