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Clas Ohlson grows by 6 per cent, online by 9 per cent
Clas Ohlson grows by 6 per cent, online by 9 per cent
German DIY markets now strongly in the black after lockdown in 2021
German DIY markets now strongly in the black after lockdown in 2021
Ace Indonesia starts 2022 with sales downturn
Ace Indonesia starts 2022 with sales downturn
Home Depot announces USD 150 mio. fund for start up investment
Home Depot announces USD 150 mio. fund for start up investment
Lowe’s Canada receives Merkur award
Lowe’s Canada receives Merkur award
Toolstation sales down 6 per cent in first quarter
Toolstation sales down 6 per cent in first quarter
PEFC Wood from Russia and Belarus is considered conflict wood
PEFC: Wood from Russia and Belarus is considered conflict wood
The German garden market is growing more strongly than thought
The German garden market is growing more strongly than thought
Russian Obi store reopens in Moscow, all others to follow
Russian Obi store reopens in Moscow, all others to follow
Zgonc renounces capital Z because of Ukraine war
Zgonc renounces capital "Z" because of Ukraine war
Trade fairs and medium sized fair companies are the winners
"Trade fairs and medium-sized fair companies are the winners"
Spanish manufacturers increase quarterly sales by 5 per cent
Spanish manufacturers increase quarterly sales by 5 per cent
HomePro benefits from government stimulus programme
HomePro benefits from government stimulus programme
Tractor Supply's net sales increase by 8.3 per cent in the first quarter
Tractor Supply's net sales increase by 8.3 per cent in the first quarter
Byggmax grows by 14.4 per cent overall, 1.6 per cent in Sweden
Byggmax grows by 14.4 per cent overall, 1.6 per cent in Sweden
The Home Depot names Matt Carey EVP of customer experience
The Home Depot names Matt Carey EVP of customer experience
French garden market grows by 14 per cent in 2021
French garden market grows by 14 per cent in 2021
_My goodness, we need a happy world!_
"My goodness, we need a happy world!"
Expo DIY 2022 to take place in Bucharest in June
Expo DIY 2022 to take place in Bucharest in June
Bauhaus no longer buys from Russia and Belarus
Bauhaus no longer buys from Russia and Belarus
Clas Ohlson's sales increased in March
Clas Ohlson's sales increased in March
AllHome sales up 15 per cent in 2021 as market sentiment improves
AllHome sales up 15 per cent in 2021 as market sentiment improves
Is Christian Haub planning an IPO for Obi_
Is Christian Haub planning an IPO for Obi?
Market in France grows by 10.2 per cent in 2021, DIY trade by 11 per cent
Market in France grows by 10.2 per cent in 2021, DIY trade by 11 per cent
Cencosud sales up 16.9 per cent in Q4
Bricomarché, Bricorama, Brico Cash grow by 7.4 per cent in France
Bricomarché, Bricorama, Brico Cash grow by 7.4 per cent in France
"The major move of Spoga+Gafa to June was right"
Wickes reports growth of 14 per cent
Wickes reports growth of 14 per cent
Anonymous shuts down Russian Leroy Merlin website
Anonymous shuts down Russian Leroy Merlin website
Husqvarna warns of supply chain difficulties
Husqvarna warns of supply chain difficulties
Global DIY-Lifetime Award 2022 for John Herbert
Global DIY-Lifetime Award 2022 for John Herbert
Adeo comes under criticism for its Russian business
Adeo comes under criticism for its Russian business
Koelnmesse exports International Hardware Fair to Italy
Koelnmesse exports International Hardware Fair to Italy
Tengelmann boss expects expropriation of Obi in Russia
Tengelmann boss expects expropriation of Obi in Russia
Mr Bricolage increased sales by 7.8 per cent in 2021
Mr Bricolage increased sales by 7.8 per cent in 2021
Country report with the latest figures on the German sector 2021
Country report with the latest figures on the German sector 2021
Hornbach achieves new record sales in 2021 22 financial year
Hornbach achieves new record sales in 2021/22 financial year
Kingfisher’s like-for-like sales grow by 9.9 per cent
Kingfisher’s like-for-like sales grow by 9.9 per cent
Edra Ghin asks for help for fled Epicentr employees
Edra/Ghin asks for help for fled Epicentr employees
DIY sales in France below 2021, but far above 2020
DIY sales in France below 2021, but far above 2020
Edra Ghin has new members from Belgium and Japan
Edra/Ghin has new members from Belgium and Japan
Gardena garden award looking for sustainable solutions for the garden of the future
Gardena garden award looking for sustainable solutions for the garden of the future
Mr. DIY’s expansion in Europe also carries risks
Mr. DIY’s expansion in Europe also carries risks
Obi finally withdraws from Russia
Obi finally withdraws from Russia
Leroy Merlin remains in Russia and writes to its suppliers
Leroy Merlin remains in Russia and writes to its suppliers
Hornbach now has five stores in Slovakia
Hornbach now has five stores in Slovakia
Dutch DIY market 16 per cent below boom year 2020
Dutch DIY market 16 per cent below boom year 2020
Locandis wants to bring customers back to the store
Locandis wants to bring customers back to the store
Video shows customer stampede at Obi store in St. Petersburg
Video shows customer stampede at Obi store in St. Petersburg
Weber opens its first store in Spain
Weber opens its first store in Spain
European timber associations expect “shock in the wood product value chains”
European timber associations expect “shock in the wood product value chains”
Chinese Positec Group suspends activities in Russia and Belarus
Chinese Positec Group suspends activities in Russia and Belarus
Call for help from Ukraine to the home improvement community
Call for help from Ukraine to the home improvement community
DIY stores in Austria increase by 2.5 per cent in 2021
DIY stores in Austria increase by 2.5 per cent in 2021
Demand for emergency supplies soars
Demand for emergency supplies soars
Donations for the Ukraine, stopped deliveries to Russia
Donations for the Ukraine, stopped deliveries to Russia
Obi Group discontinues operations in Russia
Obi Group discontinues operations in Russia
The Top 20 lose compared to 2020, but clearly gain compared to 2019
The Top 20 lose compared to 2020, but clearly gain compared to 2019
Retailers and manufacturers in the DIY industry also affected by the war in Ukraine
Retailers and manufacturers in the DIY industry also affected by the war in Ukraine
John Herbert interviews Naotaro Hikida of Japanese company Kohnan Shoji
John Herbert interviews Naotaro Hikida of Japanese company Kohnan Shoji
3e members increase external sales in Austria by 10.2 per cent
3e members increase external sales in Austria by 10.2 per cent
Toolstation increases sales in 2021 by 20 per cent
Toolstation increases sales in 2021 by 20 per cent
Cainz takes over Tokyu Hands
Cainz takes over Tokyu Hands
Cashbuild revenues decline by 12 per cent
Cashbuild revenues decline by 12 per cent
Lechuza and Playmobil no longer delivering to Russia
Lechuza and Playmobil no longer delivering to Russia
Japanese Kohnan Group expands to Cambodia
Japanese Kohnan Group expands to Cambodia
Byggmax acquires BygMax
Byggmax acquires BygMax
Sales of European laminate flooring manufacturers rise by 5.3 percent
Sales of European laminate flooring manufacturers rise by 5.3 percent
HomePro’s growth in 2021 impacted by temporary closure of stores
HomePro’s growth in 2021 impacted by temporary closure of stores
Deloitte ranking Home Depot, Lowe’s and Rewe Group in the Top 20
Deloitte ranking: Home Depot, Lowe’s and Rewe Group in the Top 20
IPM Summer Edition receives much approval from the green sector
IPM Summer Edition receives much approval from the green sector
The bol.com marketplace relies on cooperation with its partners
The bol.com marketplace relies on cooperation with its partners
Lowe’s grows 7.4 per cent, only half as much as its main competitor
Lowe’s grows 7.4 per cent, only half as much as its main competitor
Siam Global net sales up 25 per cent in 2021
Siam Global net sales up 25 per cent in 2021
Mr. DIY Thailand aims for 524 stores this year
Mr. DIY Thailand aims for 524 stores this year
Home Depot reports a plus of 14.4 per cent for 2021 2022
Home Depot reports a plus of 14.4 per cent for 2021/2022
DoHome net sales surge 38 per cent in 2021 despite pandemic restrictions
DoHome net sales surge 38 per cent in 2021 despite pandemic restrictions
Bricoman becomes Tecnomat
Bricoman becomes Tecnomat
Coop in Switzerland becomes a member of the Arena purchasing cooperative
Coop in Switzerland becomes a member of the Arena purchasing cooperative
Hagebau wants to realign its retail and professional business
Hagebau wants to realign its retail and professional business
French DIY stores in January below previous year, but far above 2020
French DIY stores in January below previous year, but far above 2020
Torsten Kreft becomes responsible for Austria and internationalisation
Torsten Kreft becomes responsible for Austria and internationalisation
Q4 recovery buoys Mr. DIY's 2021 sales increase to a 32 per cent plus
Q4 recovery buoys Mr. DIY's 2021 sales increase to a 32 per cent plus
Spanish manufacturers increase turnover by 20 per cent in 2021
Spanish manufacturers increase turnover by 20 per cent in 2021
New Kingfisher CCO, new CEO at Castorama Poland and Brico Dépôt France
New Kingfisher CCO, new CEO at Castorama Poland and Brico Dépôt France
Siam Global’s international arm invests in Indonesian company
Siam Global’s international arm invests in Indonesian company
Mr. Bricolage relies on Salsify platform
Mr. Bricolage relies on Salsify platform
Switzerland Coop's DIY sales up 36.6 per cent in 2021
Switzerland: Coop's DIY sales up 36.6 per cent in 2021
National Hardware Show Las Vegas in January February from 2023
National Hardware Show in Las Vegas in January/February from 2023
Only Germany, Great Britain and Japan will not grow until 2025
DIY International now exclusively as online journal.
DIY International now exclusively as online journal
Ace Indonesia adds eight locations in 2021
Ace Indonesia adds eight locations in 2021
Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld to be held on one date in future.
Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld to be held on one date in future
Risk of Coronavirus infection in DIY stores is as low as in the open air
Risk of Coronavirus infection in DIY stores is as low as in the open air
Kesko makes 24 per cent more in the building and home improvement trade
Walmart is expanding its home services with new partner Angi_
Walmart is expanding its home services with new partner Angi
Manufacturers in the home improvement sector are increasing prices
Manufacturers in the home improvement sector are increasing prices
Lowe’s and Petco to cooperate
Lowe’s and Petco to cooperate
Leroy Merlin finally abandons plans for Belarus
Leroy Merlin finally abandons plans for Belarus
Mr. DIY is already opening its second location in Spain
Mr. DIY is already opening its second location in Spain
Guy Colleau You need the brick and the click
Guy Colleau: “You need the brick and the click”
North American home improvement retailers are hiring
North American home improvement retailers are hiring
Tractor Supply reports growth of 20 per cent in 2021
Tractor Supply reports growth of 20 per cent in 2021
Ted Decker to become new head of Home Depot
Ted Decker to become new head of Home Depot
Byggmax reports record sales and announces new formats
Byggmax reports record sales and announces new formats
ManoMano working together with mParticle in future
ManoMano working together with mParticle in future
Wickes grows like-for-like by 13 per cent in 2021
Wickes grows like-for-like by 13 per cent in 2021
When it comes to the image of DIY stores, shopping experience is most important
When it comes to the image of DIY stores, shopping experience is most important
Home improvement stores in France end 2021 with sales up by 11.6 per cent
Home improvement stores in France end 2021 with sales up by 11.6 per cent
Christoph Theler is new CEO at Bauhaus Switzerland
Christoph Theler is new CEO at Bauhaus Switzerland
Mr. DIY to open in Spain at the end of January
Mr. DIY to open in Spain at the end of January
Light + Building Autumn Edition 2022 in October
Light + Building Autumn Edition 2022 in October
Home Depot introduces new credit options for pro customers
Home Depot introduces new credit options for pro customers
DIY, Pro & Garden postponed until September
DIY, Pro & Garden postponed until September
Do it Best names new director of international sales
Do it Best names new director of international sales
Tony Cioffi appointed president of Lowe's Canada
Tony Cioffi appointed president of Lowe's Canada
Ikea raises prices worldwide by 9 per cent
Ikea raises prices worldwide by 9 per cent
British garden centres make 30 per cent more
British garden centres make 30 per cent more
Christmasworld and Ambiente cancelled for 2022
Christmasworld and Ambiente cancelled for 2022
Unusually high number of home improvement projects planned
Unusually high number of home improvement projects planned
French DIY trade in plus again in November
French DIY trade in plus again in November
Let’s face the 2022 DIY and garden year with confidence!
Let’s face the 2022 DIY and garden year with confidence!
Castorama plans further Casto stores in Paris
Castorama plans further Casto stores in Paris
Obi now offers home delivery service in Moscow
Obi now offers home delivery service in Moscow
Paper on EU harmonised sorting instructions for packaging waste
Paper on EU harmonised sorting instructions for packaging waste
Despite everything we wish you a happy and peaceful holiday season
Despite everything: we wish you a happy and peaceful holiday season!
Hornbach Holding to take Hornbach Baumarkt private
Hornbach Holding to take Hornbach Baumarkt private
Lowe’s increases sales by 33 per cent compared to 2019
Lowe’s increases sales by 33 per cent compared to 2019
Price increases delay home improvement projects
Price increases delay home improvement projects
DIY stores in the Netherlands closed again
France’s DIY stores report an increase of 13 per cent in two-year comparison
France’s DIY stores report an increase of 13 per cent in two-year comparison
Mr. DIY gains EU foothold with Spain opening
Mr. DIY gains EU foothold with Spain opening
DIY stores in Austria grow by 3.8 per cent
DIY stores in Austria grow by 3.8 per cent
From January to September, 9 per cent more sales in Switzerland
From January to September, 9 per cent more sales in Switzerland
International Hardware Fair postponed
International Hardware Fair postponed
Strongest increase in wholesale prices since calculation began in 1962
Strongest increase in wholesale prices since calculation began in 1962
Strengthening high street retailing
Strengthening high street retailing
IPM Essen postponed to 2023, IPM Summer Edition in June 2022
IPM Essen postponed to 2023, IPM Summer Edition in June 2022
Focus on the USA and Canada with figures, analyses and interviews
Focus on the USA and Canada with figures, analyses and interviews
First Ace Hardware store under new franchise model in Mexico
First Ace Hardware store under new franchise model in Mexico
Obi sets up the Squared innovation hub
Obi sets up the Squared innovation hub
Problems in the pricing of e-commerce logistics
Problems in the pricing of e-commerce logistics
“Merkur is a part of the Slovenian DNA”
“Merkur is a part of the Slovenian DNA”
Bricorama now on Madagascar
Bricorama now on Madagascar
Falabella increases home improvement sales by 26 per cent
Falabella increases home improvement sales by 26 per cent
The pandemic has turned the French into better DIYers
The pandemic has turned the French into better DIYers
“I just love trade fairs” John Herbert talks with Gerald Böse
“I just love trade fairs”: John Herbert talks with Gerald Böse
How do I get on page 1 of the Amazon search
How do I get on page 1 of the Amazon search?
German home improvement sales in 2021 significantly short of previous year
German home improvement sales in 2021 significantly short of previous year
Bunnings completes Beaumont Tiles acquisition
Bunnings completes Beaumont Tiles acquisition
Mr. DIY opens first store in Turkey
Mr. DIY opens first store in Turkey
“Customers want better products”
“Customers want better products”
Kingfisher 15 per cent over 2019 in third quarter
Kingfisher 15 per cent over 2019 in third quarter
Lowe’s total sales grow by 2.7 per cent
Lowe’s total sales grow by 2.7 per cent
Wilcon’s third quarter sales hit by new lockdown
Home Depot increases sales by nearly 10 per cent
Home Depot increases sales by nearly 10 per cent
DIY sales in Spain remain in double-digit figures over 2019
DIY sales in Spain remain in double-digit figures over 2019
AllHome third quarter revenues down 2 per cent
AllHome third quarter revenues down 2 per cent
Mitre 10 starts roll-out of Pot Recycle
Mitre 10 starts roll-out of Pot Recycle
Clas Ohlson grows online by 27 per cent
Clas Ohlson grows online by 27 per cent
Spanish manufacturers significantly increase sales in the third quarter
Spanish manufacturers significantly increase sales in the third quarter
Edra holds discussions with EU decision-makers in Brussels
Edra holds discussions with EU decision-makers in Brussels
Leroy Merlin buys and sells used tools
Leroy Merlin buys and sells used tools
Ace Indonesia’s losing streak continues
Ace Indonesia’s losing streak continues
Kesko increases comparable sales by 10 per cent
Kesko increases comparable sales by 10 per cent
Less transactions, but bigger baskets Mr. DIY grows by 3.8 per cent
Less transactions, but bigger baskets: Mr. DIY grows by 3.8 per cent
Store closures cause HomePro double-digit decline
Store closures cause HomePro double-digit decline
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