There has been a change in leadership at Obi in Hungary. On 3 August 2026, Christoph Wackerbauer returned to head up the Hungarian Obi organisation. As Country Manager for Hungary, he has succeeded Christian Brieskorn, …
Half-year figures
June brings growth for the German DIY sector
After months of declining or stagnant sales, June has brought a rise in turnover for the DIY sector in Germany. In nominal terms, the …
Tesa
Measurably sustainable
Sustainable practices are evident in many areas at Tesa: through the reduction of materials used, work on closed-loop systems, and the reduction of emissions.
REtail Media
Vusion acquires In-Store Media
Vusion, a provider of AI-powered digitalisation solutions for brick-and-mortar retail, is acquiring In-Store Media (ISM), an in-store retail media c…
Trade fair in Taiwan
TiTE x IHT launches global buyer invitation program
Taiwanese hardware trade fair TiTE x IHT has launched its "Global Buyer Invitation Program," targeting international brand owner…
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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.