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HomePro remains below the previous year’s level in the first half of the year

Despite a rise in the second quarter

HomePro remains below the previous year’s level in the first half of the year

Despite a 3.22 per cent increase in turnover in the second quarter, the Thai DIY chain HomePro ended the first half of 2026 with a decline in turnover. From January to June, the company generated THB 32.962 bn (Thai bah…

Distribution28. July 2026

Construction product groups in Italy down, security and gardening up

Assofermet on the first half of the year

Construction product groups in Italy down, security and gardening up

The Italian specialist retail sector in the hardware and construction segments presented a mixed picture in the…

Distribution28. July 2026

Diversity as a strength

French garden centres

Diversity as a strength

Among garden centres in France, there are well-known brands and a variety of business models. An analysis by their trade association, Les Jardineries & …

Distribution27. July 2026

Varta files for insolvency, excluding Consumer Batteries

"Still an industry of the future"

Varta files for insolvency, excluding Consumer Batteries

Varta AG, based in Ellwangen (Germany), has filed an application to open insolvency proceedings under self-administration. …

Suppliers28. July 2026

Germans are passionate gardeners

Study across ten countries

Germans are passionate gardeners

German homeowners are particularly fond of their gardens. French homeowners are DIY experts, whilst the Netherlands stands out for its …

Garden28. July 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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Successor named for BHB Managing Director Peter Wüst

German DIY Retail Association

Successor named for BHB Managing Director Peter Wüst

The German DIY retail association BHB is to appoint a new managing director. Peter Wüst’s successor…

Distribution27. July 2026

Diversity as a strength

French garden centres

Diversity as a strength

Among garden centres in France, there are well-known brands and a variety of business models. An …

Distribution27. July 2026

A third consecutive year of decline

DIY stores in France

A third consecutive year of decline

French DIY stores are set to see a further fall in turnover in 2025 – though not all of them, bien …

Distribution27. July 2026

A third consecutive year of decline

DIY stores in France

A third consecutive year of decline

French DIY stores are set to see a further fall in turnover in 2025 – though not all of them, bien …

Distribution

Measurably sustainable

Tesa

Measurably sustainable

Sustainable practices are evident in many areas at Tesa: through the reduction of materials used, …

Suppliers

Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'

Aveve

Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'

In Bornem, the garden centre chain Aveve has unveiled its new shop concept, with which the parent …

Garden