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End for Do it + Garden in Switzerland
DIY InternationalMigros finds no buyer
End for Do it + Garden in Switzerland

The Swiss home improvement chain Do it + Garden will not continue. The retail group Migros has found no buyer. The cooperative explains the step by saying that talks had been held with numerous interested parties, but …

Distribution27. February 2025
Jumbo records 4.2 per cent drop in sales
DIY InternationalSwiss market leader
Jumbo records 4.2 per cent drop in sales

Last year, Jumbo, the Swiss DIY market leader, generated net sales of CHF 1.073 bn (EUR 1.139 bn). Compared to 2023, this is a decline of 4…

Distribution25. February 2025
New head of Leroy Merlin in Poland comes from ManoMano
DIY InternationalMatthieu Pihery
New head of Leroy Merlin in Poland comes from ManoMano

Matthieu Pihery is the new CEO of Leroy Merlin Poland. He has been with the Adeo Group since September 2024 and has …

Distribution24. February 2025
Irish DIY chain Woodie's is tenth member of Arena
DIY InternationalInternational purchasing cooperative
Irish DIY chain Woodie's is tenth member of Arena

The Irish DIY store chain Woodie's is a new member of the international purchasing cooperative Arena. Woodie's is a subsidiary of …

Distribution24. February 2025
Bauhaus Alfafar in Valencia resumes operations
Reopening after flood disaster
Bauhaus Alfafar in Valencia resumes operations

After the flood disaster in October 2024, Bauhaus is reopening its Alfafar location in Valencia on the Costa del Azahar to customers…

Distribution21. February 2025
Würth Hochenburger is returning to Hagebau Austria
DIY store and professional specialist store divisions
Würth Hochenburger is returning to Hagebau Austria

Hagebau has regained a major partner in Austria. Building materials dealer Würth Hochenburger is rejoining Hagebau with its DIY …

Distribution21. February 2025
What Trump's economic policy means for the DIY sector
DIY International“All tariffs are harmful”
What Trump's economic policy means for the DIY sector

‘Inflation will be the major economic issue this year.’ That's what US industry expert and former Home Depot manager Jim …

Distribution19. February 2025
“Inflation will be the major economic issue this year”
Effects of US policy
“Inflation will be the major economic issue this year”

US President Donald Trump's economic policy will also lead to higher prices for consumers in the home improvement industry. …

Distribution19. February 2025
Annual growth of 3.2 per cent expected by market researchers until 2029
European DIY market
Annual growth of 3.2 per cent expected by market researchers until 2029

According to market research company Technavio, the European DIY and home improvement market will grow by 3.…

Distribution17. February 2025
Change at the top of Hornbach Austria
Eberdorfer succeeds Thiemel
Change at the top of Hornbach Austria

There will be a change in leadership at Hornbach in Austria. At the beginning of the new financial year on 1 March 2025, Peter Eberdorfer (38)…

Distribution14. February 2025
Adeo wants to expand more strongly in Central Europe
DIY InternationalHead of Poland to lead the region
Adeo wants to expand more strongly in Central Europe

The French DIY group Adeo wants to expand more strongly in Central Europe. In this context, Krzysztof Kordulewski, currently …

Distribution11. February 2025
Castorama reorganises its management team
Kingfisher Group
Castorama reorganises its management team

Less than a year after the appointment of Pascal Gil as CEO, Castorama has reorganised its top management in France. Willy Tintin has been…

Distribution11. February 2025
Ex-CEO of Leroy Merlin Romania now at XXXLutz
Frédéric Lamy
Ex-CEO of Leroy Merlin Romania now at XXXLutz

The former head of Leroy Merlin in Romania, Frédéric Lamy, is back in the country and is now at the helm of the Austrian furniture …

Distribution11. February 2025
Clas Ohlson reports 15 per cent increase after three quarters
DIY InternationalLike-for-like sales up 7 per cent
Clas Ohlson reports 15 per cent increase after three quarters

In the first three quarters of its 2024/2025 financial year - i.e. from May 2024 to January 2025 - Clas Ohlson …

Distribution7. February 2025
Down 1.6 per cent in the official German statistics for 2024
DIY InternationalRetail DIY sector
Down 1.6 per cent in the official German statistics for 2024

The German statistical office (Statistisches Bundesamt, Destatis) has presented its preliminary annual figures for 2024…

Distribution4. February 2025
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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…

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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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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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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
What Trump's economic policy means for the DIY sector
DIY International“All tariffs are harmful”
What Trump's economic policy means for the DIY sector

‘Inflation will be the major economic issue this year.’ That's what US industry expert and former …

Distribution19. February 2025