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Top 6 DIY stores down 1.5 per cent
German DIY-market
Top 6 DIY stores down 1.5 per cent

The six largest DIY store operators in Germany closed 2024 with a minus of 1.5 per cent. This is according to the new Baumarkt + Garten 2025 statistics, which will be published by Dähne Verlag in May. At the end of 2024…

Distribution21. March 2025
DIY sales in the USA fall by 5.8 per cent in February
DIY InternationalAfter plus in January
DIY sales in the USA fall by 5.8 per cent in February

Sales at DIY stores and builders' merchants in the USA turned negative in February. The U.S. Census Bureau reported industry …

Distribution19. March 2025
Cross-border online trade is picking up speed
DIY InternationalTop 50 DIY-Retailers
Cross-border online trade is picking up speed

Cross-border online trade in the home and garden sector continues to record considerable growth and is expanding at an accelerated pac…

Distribution19. March 2025
Ace Hardware disappears from Indonesia
New Azko brand
Ace Hardware disappears from Indonesia

After 29 years, the presence of the US brand Ace Hardware in Indonesia has come to an end. The Indonesian franchisee, the Kawan Lama group, …

Distribution18. March 2025
In Indonesia, Azko is the new Ace
DIY International“From here, a better future”
In Indonesia, Azko is the new Ace

Former Ace Hardware stores in Indonesia now go by the name Azko, formally ending the American home improvement retailer’s three-decade dominance …

Distribution18. March 2025
Global House aborts plans to expand to the Philippines
DIY InternationalThai retail group
Global House aborts plans to expand to the Philippines

Thai home improvement retailer Siam Global House has abandoned its planned expansion to the Philippines due to hardships in …

Distribution18. March 2025
Further switch from Hagebaumarkt to Obi
DIY InternationalDIY stores in Germany
Further switch from Hagebaumarkt to Obi

In Germany, a further seven locations of the Hagebaumarkt sales division are switching to Obi. These are the stores of Hagebau shareholder …

Distribution14. March 2025
DIY store sales in Italy down slightly in 2024
DIY InternationalBuilding materials, plumbing and gardening in decline
DIY store sales in Italy down slightly in 2024

The Italian DIY market has shrunk slightly in 2024. The sales volume of DIY stores in Italy has decreased by 0.7 per cent to 6.2768 …

Distribution13. March 2025
Obi launches advertising campaign simultaneously in nine countries
Continuation of “Local Heroes”
Obi launches advertising campaign simultaneously in nine countries

The German DIY group Obi has launched its first international advertising campaign, which is running …

Distribution12. March 2025
Cencosud founder Horst Paulmann has passed away
Easy markets in South America
Cencosud founder Horst Paulmann has passed away

Horst Paulmann, the founder of the Chilean retail group Cencosud, has passed away. He died today, 11 March 2025, at the age of 89. …

Distribution11. March 2025
Rona strengthens Canadian manufacturers with the ‘Well made here’ label
DIY InternationalRelationship with the USA
Rona strengthens Canadian manufacturers with the ‘Well made here’ label

The conflict with neighbouring Canada sparked by the new US rulers has reached the home improvement industry…

Distribution7. March 2025
US DIY retailers present their AI tools
DIY InternationalMylow and Magic Apron
US DIY retailers present their AI tools

Just in time for the spring season, Home Depot and Lowe’s are introducing their individual AI tools for customers. Both share a similar …

Distribution7. March 2025
DIY market in the Netherlands grows by 2.6 per cent
DIY InternationalFour billion mark exceeded
DIY market in the Netherlands grows by 2.6 per cent

The DIY market in the Netherlands grew by 2.6 per cent last year and exceeded the 4 billion euro mark. This was reported by the …

Distribution7. March 2025
Cashbuild increases revenue by 5 per cent
DIY InternationalSouth Africa
Cashbuild increases revenue by 5 per cent

Cashbuild, Southern Africa’s leading retailer of building materials and associated products, reported its financial results for the last s…

Distribution5. March 2025
Home Depot Canada under new management
New EVPs for Pro and HR as well
Home Depot Canada under new management

The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced three changes in its management: Vinod Nalajala as the new president…

Distribution5. March 2025
How are French DIY retailers developing?
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In Indonesia, Azko is the new Ace
DIY International“From here, a better future”
In Indonesia, Azko is the new Ace

Former Ace Hardware stores in Indonesia now go by the name Azko, formally ending the American home …

Distribution
Innovation, sustainability, brand strength
Tesa
Innovation, sustainability, brand strength

Tesa is introducing new product ranges and investing in its brand - ‘extremely successfully’, says …

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Plant Power at IPM Express
 IPM Essen
Plant Power at IPM Express

This year, IPM Essen will be offering new formats on the subject of plants. In addition, the hall …

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In Indonesia, Azko is the new Ace
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Former Ace Hardware stores in Indonesia now go by the name Azko, formally ending the American home …

Distribution18. March 2025
What Trump's economic policy means for the DIY sector
DIY International“All tariffs are harmful”
What Trump's economic policy means for the DIY sector

‘Inflation will be the major economic issue this year.’ That's what US industry expert and former …

Distribution19. February 2025
Plant Power at IPM Express
 IPM Essen
Plant Power at IPM Express

This year, IPM Essen will be offering new formats on the subject of plants. In addition, the hall …

Garden20. January 2025