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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 last 13 locations in the province of Alberta are to be rebranded on 29 February 2024…

Distribution27. November 2023

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…

Distribution24. November 2023

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 …

Distribution24. November 2023

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…

Distribution24. November 2023

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 …

Distribution22. November 2023

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 …

Distribution21. November 2023

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 …

Distribution21. November 2023

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…

Distribution20. November 2023

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 …

Distribution17. November 2023

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 …

Distribution17. November 2023

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 …

Distribution16. November 2023

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 …

Distribution16. November 2023

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 …

Distribution15. November 2023

Germany, Austria, Switzerland

DIY stores in the DACH region still in the red after nine months

After the first three quarters of this year, DIY stores in Germany, Austria and Switzerland are looking at a …

Distribution15. November 2023

Thailand

Global House sales falls 10.16 per cent

Siam Global House, one of the biggest home improvement retailing chains in Thailand, recorded a double digit fall in its consolidated …

Distribution15. November 2023

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

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Distribution20. November 2024

Debate 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

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Distribution21. October 2024

The last Canadian Lowe's stores become Rona+

Miguel Müllenbach becomes new chief financial officer of Obi

Brazil home improvement sector is steadily growing

Mr. DIY Malaysia increases sales by 10 per cent

Quarterly sales at Lowe's fall by almost 13 per cent

Siam Global House’s entry to reshape Philippine market

Bauhaus continues its expansion in Sweden

Ace Indonesia’s nine-month sales up 12.2 per cent

Spare parts in all Clas Ohlson stores

Small store, lean staff, cheap pricing allow quick expansion

Home Depot corrects fiscal guidance range for 2023

New Edra/Ghin members in El Salvador and the UK

What's happening on the home improvement market in Southeast Asia?

DIY stores in the DACH region still in the red after nine months

Global House sales falls 10.16 per cent

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