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Half of Brits prefer social media over parents' help for DIY projects
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Half of Brits prefer social media over parents' help for DIY projects

According to a new survey by home improvement retailer Wickes, over a half of Brits say their parents can’t do DIY themselves, they’re not confident in parental advice and wouldn’t do a good job. As a result, almost …

Distribution6. July 2022
Leroy Merlin Italia offers Arky renovation service
With partner architects
Leroy Merlin Italia offers Arky renovation service

Leroy Merlin in Italy is offering a new renovation service under the Arky brand. The French DIY chain is collaborating with …

Distribution5. July 2022
Siam Global partners with Cosco in the Philippines
Expansion
Siam Global partners with Cosco in the Philippines

The expansion plans of the Thai home improvement retailer Global Siam in the Philippines are becoming concrete. The company has …

Distribution4. July 2022
Siam Global wants to expand with top supermarket’s owner in the Philippines
DIY InternationalJoint venture
Siam Global wants to expand with top supermarket’s owner in the Philippines

Thai home improvement retailer Siam Global and Cosco have signed a joint venture agreement. The new …

Distribution4. July 2022
Mr. DIY Plus flagship store officially opens in Kuala Lumpur
New spacious format
Mr. DIY Plus flagship store officially opens in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian home improvement retailer Mr. DIY has launched a larger, more upscale format under the new brand Mr. DIY Plus…

Distribution1. July 2022
The opposite of a bazaar
DIY InternationalMr. DIY Plus
The opposite of a bazaar

While the concept of Mr. DIY is ridiculed as a "bazaar" in Europe, the Malaysian retailer is launching its new format: Mr. DIY Plus is more spacious and …

Distribution1. July 2022
Hornbach: up 4.7 per cent in Germany and up 12.0 per cent abroad
First quarter of 2022/2023
Hornbach: up 4.7 per cent in Germany and up 12.0 per cent abroad

The Hornbach Group increased its DIY retail net sales by 8.2 per cent to EUR 1.7053 bn in the first quarter (1 …

Distribution30. June 2022
Hagebau decides on new umbrella brand
Germany, Austria
Hagebau decides on new umbrella brand

Hagebau, Germany's largest cooperative in the DIY trade, has decided to implement a new umbrella brand that is voluntary for its affiliated d…

Distribution29. June 2022
AllHome expands into pet supplies
DIY InternationalPetBuddy a 'natural synergy' to home improvement 
AllHome expands into pet supplies

Philippine home improvement chain AllHome Corp. has expanded into pet supplies retailing to capitalize on the “natural synergy” between home …

Distribution28. June 2022
Mr. DIY Philippines in a store opening frenzy
“Grand Opening festivities”
Mr. DIY Philippines in a store opening frenzy

Malaysian Home improvement retailer Mr. DIY is on a store-opening frenzy in the Philippines, with the company going on a campaign of …

Distribution27. June 2022
Obi no longer prints brochures and relies on digital communication
First in Germany and Austria
Obi no longer prints brochures and relies on digital communication

Obi is the first DIY store to abandon advertising brochures and in future will rely entirely on digital customer …

Distribution24. June 2022
Obi sales slightly down on 2021, but around 5 per cent up on 2019
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Obi sales slightly down on 2021, but around 5 per cent up on 2019

After a steady growth in sales between 2016 and 2020, Obi, like many other DIY store operators in Germany, …

Distribution22. June 2022
Clas Ohlson leaves the UK for good
Online shop also closed
Clas Ohlson leaves the UK for good

Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson has left the UK for good. This was revealed in the annual report for the financial year 2021/2022. The company …

Distribution21. June 2022
Retail in the EU grows by 6.8 per cent
GfK survey
Retail in the EU grows by 6.8 per cent

After the retail trade in the 27 EU states already recorded a sales increase of 1.5 per cent in the first coronavirus year of 2020, sales …

Distribution21. June 2022
Ikea continues to scale down business in Russia and Belarus
Production also to be sold
Ikea continues to scale down business in Russia and Belarus

Ikea continues to scale down its activities in Russia and Belarus. On 3 March, the Swedish group had already announced …

Distribution17. June 2022
How are French DIY retailers developing?
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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 …

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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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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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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