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Home Improvement Tracker

A good time for small DIY projects

The Farnsworth Group and the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) have partnered to provide building product manufacturers and suppliers with monthly updates on critical factors impacting customer behaviors and …

Distribution4. May 2023

New city store in Madrid

Ikea rolls out investment plan in Spain

Last week, Ikea opened a new city store in Madrid – Ikea Torrejón. The opening is part of the retailer’s extensive expansion plan in Spain, …

Distribution3. May 2023

Sustainability in question

Global House's Philippines move banks on economic growth and rising prices

Thai retail company Siam Global House’s drive to enter the Philippines is hinged on the country’s strong …

Distribution3. May 2023

174 stores and distribution centres

Lowe's invests in rooftop solar panels

Lowe's has announced details of rooftop solar panel installations at 174 stores and distribution centres nationwide, including 20 sites …

Distribution2. May 2023

First Quarter 2023

Tractor Supply net sales increased by 9.1 per cent

Tractor Supply, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, reported financial results for its first quarter, …

Distribution28. April 2023

Thailand

HomePro grows by 9.28 per cent in the first quarter

Thai home improvement chain HomePro has increased its first-quarter sales by 9.28 per cent year-on-year to 17.223 billion baht …

Distribution27. April 2023

Statistics

DIY retail area in Germany barely grew in 2022

The retail area of German DIY store operators grew by a total of 0.1 per cent or 17 144 m² in 2022. This is according to figures from…

Distribution26. April 2023

Down 25 per cent in the first quarter

Byggmax sales down sharply from record quarter

The Swedish Byggmax Group's sales in the first quarter were 25.1 per cent down on the first quarter of 2022, the company reported. …

Distribution25. April 2023

In 2023

Mr. DIY returns to home region and sets sights on Vietnam

Ubiquitous Asian home improvement retailer Mr. DIY has set its sights on Vietnam, one of the three remaining countries in …

Distribution25. April 2023

From Malaysia to Vietnam

Mr. DIY is looking for expansion targets nearby

The Malaysian retail giant is looking to expand further and is eyeing the Southeast Asia region. Its next target is Vietnam

Distribution25. April 2023

With 54 CEOs

Edra/Ghin on "Back to the roots" study tour in the USA

Under the motto "Back to the roots", Edra/Ghin held a study tour in the USA this week. Participants were 54 CEOs as well as …

Distribution21. April 2023

Charcoal largely stable

The barbecue market in France shrinks by 7 per cent in 2022

The French barbecue market shrank by 6.9 per cent to a volume of EUR 227 mio in 2022, after a 12 per cent increase in …

Distribution21. April 2023

Change from the education sector

Karl Sandlund to be new Byggmax boss

Karl Sandlund will be the new head of the Swedish DIY group Byggmax. The board of directors has appointed him president and CEO of the Byggmax …

Distribution20. April 2023

Ceremony in June in Berlin

Sergio Giroldi to receive the Global DIY-Lifetime Award

Former Obi Group CEO and Edra/Ghin president Sergio Giroldi will receive the Global DIY-Lifetime Award 2023. The prize …

Distribution17. April 2023

Partnership with a specialist

Obi rents out solar systems

Obi is now offering solar systems for rental in Germany. For this purpose, the DIY store operator has partnered with DZ4, a rental provider of solar …

Distribution14. April 2023