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Retail turnover in the EU grew by 2.1 per cent

NIQ figures for 2025

Retail turnover in the EU grew by 2.1 per cent

In 2025, the growth in retail turnover in the European Union slowed further compared with the previous year, standing at 2.1 per cent. These figures were announced by NIQ Geomarketing. The strongest growth was seen in …

Distribution30. July 2026

Robots handle goods receipt at the Bauhaus central warehouse

XYZ Robotics

Robots handle goods receipt at the Bauhaus central warehouse

The goods receipt processes at Bauhaus’s import and central warehouse in Krefeld are now being handled by robots. The …

Distribution30. July 2026

Together we can do it

Dachser

Together we can do it

As part of its sustainability strategy, Dachser is driving forward low-emission deliveries, integrating resource-efficient technology into its buildings – and…

Distribution1. July 2026

X Tool comes to Europe

New headquarters in Düsseldorf

X Tool comes to Europe

X Tool is set to open a European headquarters near Düsseldorf in September 2026. The provider of laser equipment for metalworking emphasises that this move …

Suppliers30. July 2026

Changing rules of the game

Private Labels in European DIY

Changing rules of the game

Own-brand products aren’t the problem, says Fiorella Origlia; being replaceable is. The former buyer at Adeo and Kingfisher knows what the retail sector …

Suppliers29. July 2026

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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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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 …

Distribution28. July 2026

The champion of independence

Do it Best

The champion of independence

Dan Starr is CEO of Do it Best Group, the US hardware cooperative serving the most stores. How does…

Distribution24. 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 …

Distribution28. 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

Changing rules of the game

Private Labels in European DIY

Changing rules of the game

Own-brand products aren’t the problem, says Fiorella Origlia; being replaceable is. The former …

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 …

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