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"A marketplace can be a ticking time bomb"
Jim Inglis
"A marketplace can be a ticking time bomb"

US DIY expert Jim Inglis has taken a very critical look at the phenomenon of online marketplaces. The international DIY association Edra/Ghin invited him to give an online lecture. Inglis gave a clear answer to the key …

Distribution22. April 2024
DIY power tools lose 6.6 per cent in France
Secimpac figures for 2023
DIY power tools lose 6.6 per cent in France

The French market for hand-held power tools declined by 2 per cent last year. After the exceptionally positive year of 2021, this was …

Distribution18. April 2024
Cencosud generates 6.6 per cent less turnover with its DIY division in 2023
Chile, Argentina and Colombia
Cencosud generates 6.6 per cent less turnover with its DIY division in 2023

The Chilean retail group Cencosud generated net sales of CLP 1 644 bn (EUR 1.583 bn) with its home …

Distribution17. April 2024
Clas Ohlson’s second largest store in Norway is open
Centre of Oslo
Clas Ohlson’s second largest store in Norway is open

Clas Ohlson opened its second largest store in Norway last week. The store has 1 606 m² of retail space on two floors. It is …

Distribution16. April 2024
Sodimac sales slump by 15.5 per cent in 2023
South America
Sodimac sales slump by 15.5 per cent in 2023

Sodimac, the home improvement division of Chilean retail group Falabella, has recorded a 15.5 per cent drop in sales in 2023. This is r…

Distribution15. April 2024
Depo Bangunan sees 4.8 per cent hike in sales
Indonesia
Depo Bangunan sees 4.8 per cent hike in sales

Indonesian home improvement company PT Caturkarda Depo Bangunan has reported a 4.8 per cent increase in revenues for 2023, to 2.681 …

Distribution12. April 2024
3e AG's external sales remain 3 per cent below the previous year
Abroad better than Austria
3e AG's external sales remain 3 per cent below the previous year

The retailers affiliated with the Austrian 3e AG cooperative generated external sales of EUR 711 mio in 2023. This …

Distribution11. April 2024
Ace Indonesia sees double digit sales growth in 2023
233 OUtlets
Ace Indonesia sees double digit sales growth in 2023

Ace Indonesia, the country’s biggest home improvement retailer, enjoyed a 12.55 per cent increase in sales in 2023 as it saw a …

Distribution10. April 2024
Mr. DIY opens logistics centre in Poland
5 000 m² of space
Mr. DIY opens logistics centre in Poland

Malaysian home improvement retailer Mr. DIY has reportedly kicked off its foray into Poland by opening a logistics centre in the country. …

Distribution9. April 2024
Toolstation plans to withdraw from France
British group Travis Perkins
Toolstation plans to withdraw from France

The British building materials trading group Travis Perkins may be withdrawing its Toolstation sales division from France. This has …

Distribution8. April 2024
Hagebau gets a new chairman of the supervisory board
From Austria for the first time
Hagebau gets a new chairman of the supervisory board

The supervisory board of the German cooperative Hagebau is getting new leadership. The long-standing chairman Johannes M. …

Distribution8. April 2024
Wilcon 2023 sales constrained by mature stores’ lackluster performance
3.4 per cent fall in same store sales
Wilcon 2023 sales constrained by mature stores’ lackluster performance

Wilcon Depot, the Philippines’ top home improvement retailer, saw net sales inching up 3.1 per cent in 2023 …

Distribution3. April 2024
Asian DIY retailers on expansion mode
DIY InternationalSiam Global House and others
Asian DIY retailers on expansion mode

Thailand's Siam Global House, Indonesia's PT Caturkarda Depo Bangunan, Laos' Souvanny Home Center, Myanmar’s Pro1 Global: their expansion …

Distribution3. April 2024
How digitalisation is enabling ethical supply chains
DIY InternationalTradebeyond
How digitalisation is enabling ethical supply chains

From improving efficiency and risk management to building customer loyalty, ethical supply chains are now directly linked to …

Distribution28. March 2024
Happy Easter!
The team of DIY International
Happy Easter!

A year ago, we wrote for Easter: "Crises and - even worse - war characterise these times", and wished you happy Easter "despite this, and precisely because of it". …

Distribution28. March 2024
How are French DIY retailers developing?
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Putting the plan into action
DIY InternationalScope 3
Putting the plan into action

As some of the world’s leading retailers confirm their commitment, Jamie Pitcairn, Corporate …

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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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Responsible gardens need responsible people
DIY InternationalBHB Garden Summit
Responsible gardens need responsible people

After last year's rollercoaster ride, the BHB came together with around 150 decision-makers from …

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DIY InternationalScope 3
Putting the plan into action

As some of the world’s leading retailers confirm their commitment, Jamie Pitcairn, Corporate …

Distribution20. November 2024
The leaflet remains – for now
DIY InternationalDebate in Germany
The leaflet remains – for now

The printed brochure, still an important advertising medium for the DIY industry, is under pressure…

Distribution28. October 2024
The Myth of the Supplement
DIY InternationalObi
The Myth of the Supplement

Christian von Hegel, a brand expert with a doctorate, sees himself as a scientist even as head of …

Distribution21. October 2024