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Hornbach reports a 4.7 per cent increase in DIY store sales

First quarter

Hornbach reports a 4.7 per cent increase in DIY store sales

Hornbach DIY stores generated turnover of around EUR 1.9 bn in the first quarter of 2026 (1 March to 31 May); this represents a 4.7 per cent increase in turnover compared with the first quarter of 2025. In Germany, the …

Distribution19. June 2026

Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group roll out pet category in DIY stores

Strategic partnership

Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group roll out pet category in DIY stores

Italian pet retailer Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group have signed a strategic partnership to develop and strengthen …

Distribution19. June 2026

Belgian co-captains

EDRA/GHIN and HIMA

Belgian co-captains

The new president of HIMA and the new president of EDRA/GHIN come from the same kingdom and know each other well. Their shared agenda is transparency.

Distribution3. June 2026

Standing ovations for John Herbert – appeals for "Make It Zero"

Global DIY Summit

Standing ovations for John Herbert – appeals for "Make It Zero"

Many participants at this year’s Global DIY Summit in Amsterdam have praised the quality of the presentations and …

Events18. June 2026

The DIY sector commits to "Make It Zero"

Recycling rates and the circular economy

The DIY sector commits to "Make It Zero"

At the Global DIY Summit, the “Make It Zero” initiative unveiled its strategy for low-carbon and circular plastics, setting the target of …

Events18. June 2026

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Topic focus

Europe

Kingfisher/Edra

Building a culture of agility and speed

Virtual DIY-Summit

Tariffs and other adversities

Global DIY Summit

The industry today. And in the future.

Topic focus

Europe

Building a culture of agility and speed

Kingfisher/Edra

Building a culture of agility and speed

Thierry Garnier, CEO of Kingfisher and President of Edra/Ghin, has given another interview to DIY …

Distribution11. July 2025

Virtual DIY-Summit

Tariffs and other adversities

Events23. September 2025

Global DIY Summit

The industry today. And in the future.

Distribution11. July 2025

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Hornbach reports a 4.7 per cent increase in DIY store sales

First quarter

Hornbach reports a 4.7 per cent increase in DIY store sales

Hornbach DIY stores generated turnover of around EUR 1.9 bn in the first quarter of 2026 (1 March …

Distribution19. June 2026

Store tour visiting six locations in Amsterdam

Four DIY stores, one specialist retailer and one garden centre

Store tour visiting six locations in Amsterdam

Four DIY stores, one specialist retailer – and, of course, a garden centre: Hornbach, Gamma, Karwei…

Distribution17. June 2026

Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group roll out pet category in DIY stores

Strategic partnership

Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group roll out pet category in DIY stores

Italian pet retailer Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group have signed a strategic partnership to develop …

Distribution19. June 2026

The invention of Convergion

White paper

The invention of Convergion

The market has become challenging. But how can we encourage the industry to think innovatively and …

Distribution

Global campaign for perfect paint edges

Kip

Global campaign for perfect paint edges

Frogtape aims to strengthen its brand presence worldwide. One measure involves expanding and …

Suppliers

Green Gets Under Your Skin

IPM Garden Study

Green Gets Under Your Skin

A new study shows: People want more escape from everyday life. This is where the garden trade can …

Garden