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-10.8 per cent

Swiss DIY stores decline compared with high level of previous year

In the first quarter, Swiss DIY stores suffered a double-digit decline compared with the same period last year. Sales of CHF 799.2 mio (EUR 766.66 mio) were 10.8 percent below the corresponding figure for the previous …

Distribution19. May 2022

First three months of 2022

Home Depot posts highest quarterly sales in company’s history

Home Depot has reported sales of USD 38.9 bn (approx. EUR 36.92 bn) for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 (ending 1 May…

Distribution18. May 2022

New record

Hornbach achieves sales of EUR 5.9 billion in 2021/22 financial year

At yesterday's press conference, Hornbach announced record consolidated sales of EUR 5.9 billion for the …

Distribution18. May 2022

Upward spending spiral

Strong DoHome revenues in the first quarter

Thai home improvement retailer DoHome posted a stellar 36-per cent surge in sales for the first quarter of the year, but high costs put …

Distribution17. May 2022

-0.9 per cent

DIY stores in Austria slightly below strong previous year in the first quarter

DIY stores in Austria ended the first quarter with a slight decline in sales of 0.9 per cent to EUR …

Distribution17. May 2022

New opening in Brasov

Leroy Merlin now with 20 stores in Romania

The French DIY chain Leroy Merlin now has 20 stores in Romania. It opened its 20th location last Friday, 13 May 2022, in Brasov…

Distribution16. May 2022

FMB figures in March

French DIY markets still below 2021, but well above 2019

The same picture of the past few months continues in the French DIY market. The DIY trade association FMB reports a 7.2 per…

Distribution13. May 2022

Former Byggmax CFO

Pernilla Walfridsson new CFO of Clas Ohlson

The Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson has appointed Pernilla Walfridsson as new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). She will take up her new role …

Distribution13. May 2022

+20.7 per cent

Cencosud makes significant gains in all its markets

South American home improvement retailer Cencosud has released figures for its business for the first quarter of 2022, outlining…

Distribution12. May 2022

Chile, Argentina, Colombia

Cencosud grows by 20,7 per cent

South American home improvement retailer Cencosud has released figures for its business for the first quarter of 2022, outlining a very successful …

Distribution12. May 2022

Financial year 2021/2022

Clas Ohlson grows by 6 per cent, online by 9 per cent

The Swedish chain Clas Ohlson increased its sales by 6 per cent to SEK 8.784 bn (EUR 836 mio) in the past financial year …

Distribution9. May 2022

First Quarter

German DIY markets now strongly in the black after lockdown in 2021

DIY stores in Germany achieved sales of EUR 4.91 bn in the first quarter of 2022. This is 42.2 per cent more …

Distribution9. May 2022

Weight of Covid-19

Ace Indonesia starts 2022 with sales downturn

Home improvement retailer Ace Indonesia saw a fresh dip in its financial performance as the company continues to bear the weight of …

Distribution6. May 2022

innovation in retail and home improvement

Home Depot announces USD 150 mio. fund for start up investment

Home Depot has announced a USD 150 million venture capital fund created to identify, fund and partner with …

Distribution5. May 2022

Sustainability strategy recognised

Lowe’s Canada receives Merkur award

The DIY store operator Lowe’s Canada was awarded the Merkur prize in the category Strategy for Sustainable Development at the 2022 Gala Les …

Distribution5. May 2022

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Swiss DIY stores decline compared with high level of previous year

Home Depot posts highest quarterly sales in company’s history

Hornbach achieves sales of EUR 5.9 billion in 2021/22 financial year

Strong DoHome revenues in the first quarter

DIY stores in Austria slightly below strong previous year in the first quarter

Leroy Merlin now with 20 stores in Romania

French DIY markets still below 2021, but well above 2019

Pernilla Walfridsson new CFO of Clas Ohlson

Cencosud makes significant gains in all its markets

Cencosud grows by 20,7 per cent

Clas Ohlson grows by 6 per cent, online by 9 per cent

German DIY markets now strongly in the black after lockdown in 2021

Ace Indonesia starts 2022 with sales downturn

Home Depot announces USD 150 mio. fund for start up investment

Lowe’s Canada receives Merkur award

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