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Hornbach and Leroy Merlin expand in Romania

Focus on Bucharest

Hornbach and Leroy Merlin expand in Romania

German DIY chain Hornbach is opening its tenth store in Romania tomorrow, 3 September 2025. It is located in the Colentina district of Bucharest. According to the company, the opening of the store is part of a long-term…

Distribution2. September 2025

Cautious French

France

Cautious French

French DIY stores recently saw a 4.3 percent drop in sales – and thus proved to be quite resilient, according to industry associations.

Distribution2. September 2025

Headwinds for Brunei home improvement post-pandemic

Southeast asian Sultanate

Headwinds for Brunei home improvement post-pandemic

The Brunei home improvement market has seen a drastic fall in profitability post-pandemic even as it adjusts to developments …

Distribution13. August 2025

Committed to tradition

Italy

Committed to tradition

In Italy, the segment of cooperatives and independent retailers is relatively strong. In terms of sales area, however, there is a clear number one: Adeo.

Distribution2. September 2025

Bunnings' annual turnover grows by 3.3 per cent

Australian market leader

Bunnings' annual turnover grows by 3.3 per cent

Australian DIY market leader Bunnings increased its turnover in the 2025/2026 financial year (ending 30 June 2025) by 3.3 per cent …

Distribution1. September 2025

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Topic focus

Europe

Climate neutrality in existing buildings in the EU

Three million residential buildings would have to be renovated annually

Edra/Ghin president Thierry Garnier

For the benefit of the industry – and the planet

Global DIY-Summit 2023 in Berlin

Visions against uncertainty

Topic focus

Europe

Three million residential buildings would have to be renovated annually

Climate neutrality in existing buildings in the EU

Three million residential buildings would have to be renovated annually

In the member states of the European Union, more than three million residential buildings per year …

Suppliers10. August 2023

Edra/Ghin president Thierry Garnier

For the benefit of the industry – and the planet

Distribution2. August 2023

Global DIY-Summit 2023 in Berlin

Visions against uncertainty

Events2. August 2023

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Cautious French

France

Cautious French

French DIY stores recently saw a 4.3 percent drop in sales – and thus proved to be quite resilient…

Distribution2. September 2025

DIY has a future in Bulgaria

Bulgaria

DIY has a future in Bulgaria

Praktis owner Lyuben Milchev knows that home ownership means everything to his countrymen. What he …

Distribution8. August 2025

Committed to tradition

Italy

Committed to tradition

In Italy, the segment of cooperatives and independent retailers is relatively strong. In terms of …

Distribution2. September 2025

Cautious French

France

Cautious French

French DIY stores recently saw a 4.3 percent drop in sales – and thus proved to be quite resilient…

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