The two DIY store chains in Greece, Praktiker and Leroy Merlin, reflect their history and their parent companies. Both are committed to the specifics of this market.
More than 48,000 buyers
Heimtextil closes on a positive note
Heimtextil 2026 came to an end last Friday in Frankfurt – with 148 participating countries, 3,000 exhibitors, and more than 48,000 buyers. At …
Final judgment
Obi comments on brand use in Russia
Obi has issued a clarification regarding brand use in Russia. With reference to reports in Russian and German-language media about Obi's …
Plants down, living category up
Garden centres in Germany show no growth
Garden centres in Germany did not increase their sales in 2025. This was the conclusion reached by the German Garden Centre Association …
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Home Improvement Report Retail Worldwide 2025
The statistics report for the international DIY industry in collaboration with EDRA /ghin und HIMA.
It shows sales trends, location figures and floor space turnover of more than 600 distribution lines worldwide.