BHB Congress in uncertain times discusses sustainability - and its opportunities
Almost 480 participants came to Bonn today for the start of the two-day congress of the German DIY industry, organised by the industry association BHB - a number of participants "at the upper end" compared to previous …
CRC's hardline segment
Thai Watsadu's sales flat in the third quarter
Revenues of the hardline segment of Thai retailer Central Retail Corp. (CRC) were flat in the third quarter. The Thai retailing giant…
Until February 2024
The last Canadian Lowe's stores become Rona+
The Canadian Rona Group is finalising the conversion of the locations previously operated as Lowe's stores to the new Rona+ brand. The …
Former head of Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof
Miguel Müllenbach becomes new chief financial officer of Obi
Miguel Müllenbach (47) has been appointed as the new chief financial officer of the German Obi Group. He will take over…
Since 2020
Brazil home improvement sector is steadily growing
The country is one of the largest home improvement markets of Latin America. Currently, the market is growing rapidly, driven by …
Support from new stores
Mr. DIY Malaysia increases sales by 10 per cent
Dominant Malaysian home improvement retailer Mr. DIY saw robust sales in the third quarter thanks to the contribution of new stores…
USA
Quarterly sales at Lowe's fall by almost 13 per cent
The US DIY giant Lowe's recorded a 12.8 per cent drop in sales in the third quarter (ending 3 November) of its 2023/2024 …
Thai home improvement retailer - Southeast Asia Series III
Siam Global House’s entry to reshape Philippine market
The Thai retailer focuses on differentiating its products, services, personnel and brand image, and it may introduce a …
24th store opening
Bauhaus continues its expansion in Sweden
With the opening of a new store in Karlstad-Välsviken in the central Swedish province of Värmland, Bauhaus is continuing its expansion in …
Successful campaigns
Ace Indonesia’s nine-month sales up 12.2 per cent
The licensee of Ace Hardware in Indonesia reported a 12.2 per cent rise in net sales over the nine-month period ending in Septembe…
Easier access for customers
Spare parts in all Clas Ohlson stores
Clas Ohlson makes accessing the company's most popular spare parts easier for its customers: from mid-November 2023 spare parts will be …
Mr. DIY’s expansion - Southeast Asia Series II
Small store, lean staff, cheap pricing allow quick expansion
The retailing giant Mr. DIY started its expansion into international markets in 2015. Now the Malaysian company is …
Sales down 3 per cent in the third quarter
Home Depot corrects fiscal guidance range for 2023
The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, reported its sales of USD 37.7 bn for the third quarter of fiscal …
Friend Ferretería, CTD and Troy
New Edra/Ghin members in El Salvador and the UK
The international DIY association Edra/Ghin has three new members: Freund Ferretería in El Salvador and the two British companies …
DIY International launches series of articles
What's happening on the home improvement market in Southeast Asia?
Since Mr DIY has been trying to gain a foothold in Europe, the Malaysian retailer has been attracting more …