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Mitra10 sees growth opportunities
DIY InternationalIndonesian home improvement retailer
Mitra10 sees growth opportunities

Indonesian home improvement retailer Mitra10 aims to double its store network in the next six years, to 100 in 2030 from 50 as of end-June 2024, as it sees opportunities to grow and meet the needs of shoppers in the …

Distribution24. September 2024
Castorama and Brico Dépôt also as franchise stores
DIY InternationalKingfisher in France
Castorama and Brico Dépôt also as franchise stores

Kingfisher is opening up to franchising in France. In its half-year report, the British DIY retail group announces that it will …

Distribution20. September 2024
Clas Ohlson's 100th store in Sweden – and soon in Norway too
New openings
Clas Ohlson's 100th store in Sweden – and soon in Norway too

Clas Ohlson has opened its 100th store in its home country of Sweden. The Swedish retailer also wants to reach the …

Distribution20. September 2024
Kingfisher sales down in the first half of the year
DIY InternationalTrade Point and e-commerce positive
Kingfisher sales down in the first half of the year

The British Kingfisher Group closed the first half of its 2024/2025 financial year (ending 31 July 2024) with a drop in sales. …

Distribution19. September 2024
Mr. DIY Thailand formalises application to list on Thai bourse
DIY InternationalGroup also reportedly planning Indonesian IPO
Mr. DIY Thailand formalises application to list on Thai bourse

The Thailand-domiciled holding company that operates home goods superbrand Mr. DIY in the Southeast Asian country has…

Distribution18. September 2024
Wickes loses in Design & Installation, but maintains Retail sales
DIY InternationalDown 3.9 per cent in the first half of the year
Wickes loses in Design & Installation, but maintains Retail sales

The British DIY chain Wickes generated around GBP 799.9 million (EUR 948.1 million) in the first half of 2024…

Distribution17. September 2024
Ikea wants to help shape the future of AI
Ikea wants to help shape the future of AI

The Ingka Group, the parent company of Ikea, is becoming a partner of the Partnership on AI (PAI) organisation. The alliance of companies …

Distribution16. September 2024
Great potential
DIY InternationalHeat pumps
Great potential

Despite bureaucratic obstacles, the market for heat pumps in Europe has been developing very dynamically recently - a new study also explores the opportunities for …

Distribution16. September 2024
Screwfix opened six City stores in London
New format
Screwfix opened six City stores in London

Screwfix, a UK based retailer owned by Kingfisher, opened its newest store format: Screwfix City. Following initial tests of the u…

Distribution13. September 2024
Clas Ohlson expands in Tønsberg
Third opening in Norway this year 
Clas Ohlson expands in Tønsberg

Clas Ohlson has opened a new store in Tønsberg, Norway, its second store in the city. "We have been a popular destination in Tønsberg ever since we …

Distribution13. September 2024
Cashbuild sales up 5 per cent
South Africa
Cashbuild sales up 5 per cent

Cashbuild, Southern Africa’s leading retailer of quality building materials and associated products, has reported its financial results for the f…

Distribution13. September 2024
Kawan Lama-Ace Hardware split causes “uncertainties”
DIY InternationalACES seen to continue market dominance 
Kawan Lama-Ace Hardware split causes “uncertainties”

The decision of the Kawan Lama group to drop its partnership with American home improvement giant Ace Hardware raises …

Distribution11. September 2024
Ace Hardware operator in Indonesia confirms split with US brand partner
DIY International29-year partnership to end: 
Ace Hardware operator in Indonesia confirms split with US brand partner

After almost three decades, the partnership between the Kawan Lama Group and American home improvement giant…

Distribution10. September 2024
Sonderpreis Baumarkt ready to expand abroad
DIY InternationalGerman DIY discounter
Sonderpreis Baumarkt ready to expand abroad

The German DIY discount chain Sonderpreis Baumarkt (“special price DIY store”) is preparing for international expansion and has given …

Distribution4. September 2024
CRC’s hardline business flat in the second quarter
DIY InternationalThai Watsadu, BnB Home, Nguyen Kim
CRC’s hardline business flat in the second quarter

The hardline business of Thai retail conglomerate Central Retail Corp (CRC) ended the second quarter with flat sales, as a strong…

Distribution3. September 2024
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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 …

Distribution
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