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Clas Ohlson returns to Skärholmen Centrum
Sweden
Clas Ohlson returns to Skärholmen Centrum

After a two-year absence, Clas Ohlson once again has a presence in Skärholmen Centrum: a new store in Skärholmen Centrum, outside Stockholm, opened yesterday. Customers will find Clas Ohlson’s range of products on a …

Distribution11. April 2025
Malaysian billionaire relinquishes chairmanship of Mr. DIY
at the heels of Mr. DIY’s fall in the stock market 
Malaysian billionaire relinquishes chairmanship of Mr. DIY

Malaysian billionaire Tan Yu Yeh, who made his wealth from his stake in home goods retail chain Mr. DIY, has stepped down…

Distribution11. April 2025
Correction: Top 6 DIY stores down 0.7 per cent
Germany
Correction: Top 6 DIY stores down 0.7 per cent

The six largest DIY store operators in Germany closed 2024 down 0.7 per cent. In an earlier report dated 21 March 2025, a minus of 1.…

Distribution10. April 2025
Sami Kiiski appointed to Edra/Ghin board
Kesko Division President
Sami Kiiski appointed to Edra/Ghin board

The European DIY Retail Association/Global Home Improvement Network (Edra/Ghin) announced that Sami Kiiski, President of Kesko’s Building …

Distribution10. April 2025
Mr. DIY supports emergency responders of earthquake
Thailand 
Mr. DIY supports emergency responders of earthquake

Following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake which devastated Myanmar and caused extensive damage in neighbouring Thailand, the Thai …

Distribution10. April 2025
Difficult year for DIY retailers in Thailand
Weak economy in 2024
Difficult year for DIY retailers in Thailand

All three major Thai DIY groups - Siam Global House, DoHome and Thai Watsadu - ended 2024 with stagnating sales. A high household debt …

Distribution7. April 2025
Thai home improvement retailers struggle in 2024
DIY InternationalChallenging conditions
Thai home improvement retailers struggle in 2024

Household debt, a sluggish economy and slowed down government spendings, particularly in construction – Siam Global House, DoHome …

Distribution7. April 2025
CEO Andreas Siegmann leaves Jumbo
DIY InternationalSwiss market leader
CEO Andreas Siegmann leaves Jumbo

Andreas Siegmann, CEO of the Swiss DIY store chain Jumbo, is leaving the Swiss DIY market leader. He has been in charge of the DIY division of …

Distribution2. April 2025
3e Group plans to expand B2B and expand in Southeast Europe
Decline in sales in 2024
3e Group plans to expand B2B and expand in Southeast Europe

The external sales of the Austrian 3e Group fell by 2.6 per cent to 693 million euros in 2024. The year was marked by …

Distribution2. April 2025
Toolstation like-for-like sales grow by 1.9 per cent
DIY InternationalFrance discontinued, closures in Benelux
Toolstation like-for-like sales grow by 1.9 per cent

The British builders' merchant group Travis Perkins achieved a 2.5 per cent increase in turnover last year with its Toolstation…

Distribution1. April 2025
German DIY stores off to a weak start in 2025
DIY InternationalOfficial statistics and association
German DIY stores off to a weak start in 2025

The German DIY sector has made a weak start to 2025. The German statistics authority Destatis reports a nominal decline in DIY store …

Distribution31. March 2025
Mr. DIY Malaysia grows 6.7 per cent in sales
Figures 2024
Mr. DIY Malaysia grows 6.7 per cent in sales

The Thai retail chain Mr. DIY closed the year 2024 with an increase in sales in Malaysia. Compared to the previous year, sales grew by …

Distribution28. March 2025
Minimum wage to boost Mr. DIY Malaysia’s sales
DIY InternationalAfter muted turnover in 2024
Minimum wage to boost Mr. DIY Malaysia’s sales

Mr. DIY Malaysia is seeking support from a government-mandated increase in minimum salaries as well as on a „new” store expansion s…

Distribution28. March 2025
Rusta opened three new stores in one day
Six new stores in spring
Rusta opened three new stores in one day

The Swedish chain Rusta is starting the spring with a phase of expansion: the discount store has planned to open a total of six new stores…

Distribution27. March 2025
Kingfisher falls short of previous year's sales in 2024/2025
DIY InternationalDown 1.5 per cent
Kingfisher falls short of previous year's sales in 2024/2025

The British DIY group Kingfisher fell short of the previous year's sales in the 2024/2025 financial year (ending 31 …

Distribution26. March 2025
How are French DIY retailers developing?
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Thai home improvement retailers struggle in 2024
DIY InternationalChallenging conditions
Thai home improvement retailers struggle in 2024

Household debt, a sluggish economy and slowed down government spendings, particularly in …

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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Thai home improvement retailers struggle in 2024
DIY InternationalChallenging conditions
Thai home improvement retailers struggle in 2024

Household debt, a sluggish economy and slowed down government spendings, particularly in …

Distribution7. April 2025
Minimum wage to boost Mr. DIY Malaysia’s sales
DIY InternationalAfter muted turnover in 2024
Minimum wage to boost Mr. DIY Malaysia’s sales

Mr. DIY Malaysia is seeking support from a government-mandated increase in minimum salaries as w…

Distribution28. 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 …

Distribution18. March 2025