DIY stores in France recorded a further decline in turnover in 2025. Their turnover of EUR 21.823 bn was 1.4 per cent below the previous year’s level, but remains above pre-pandemic levels. This marks the third …
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 …
HIMA
A staunch European
Reinhard Wolff headed the European manufacturers’ association HIMA for 18 years and believes that the way people interact within the industry is actually quite …
Obi
Do not disturb
Retail media is based on a core value: relevance, out of respect for the customer. Obi is now massively expanding this business area, including internationally.
First quarter
Italy’s DIY stores see growth in the gardening sector
DIY stores in Italy recorded growth in the gardening sector during the first quarter of 2026: overall, they generated turnover…
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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.