In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional sectors. The building materials manufacturer bucked the trend in a challenging market environment.
Higher investment planned
Hornbach DIY stores up 4.0 per cent across Europe
The Hornbach Group achieved a 3.8 per cent increase to EUR 6.434 bn in the past financial year, as the group announced at its …
Obi
And the rodent lives on
Obi isn’t just tweaking its logo; it has embarked on a brand-wide transformation focused on projects and is testing the new concept in Cologne-Pesch. One …
Now also in Croatia
Non-food discounter Action posts double-digit growth in the first quarter
Net turnover at Dutch non-food discounter Action rose by 14 per cent to €4 billion in the first quarter of…
Science Based Targets Initiative
Husqvarna’s climate targets validated
The Husqvarna Group’s targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions have been validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), an …
International perspective has never been so easy!
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.