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Mr. DIY’s European expansion with “additional risk”
DIY InternationalMalaysian chain
Mr. DIY’s European expansion with “additional risk”

Home improvement or bazaar store? Malaysian store chain Mr. DIY, already operating four stores in Spain, tends to confuse European customers with the mix of its assortment. Market experts remain sceptical as to whether …

Distribution18. March 2022
Obi finally withdraws from Russia
“War against freedom and democracy"
Obi finally withdraws from Russia

The 27 Obi stores in Russia, along with the company’s online presence in the country, have ceased to operate as of today, 17 March 2022. Germany's…

Distribution17. March 2022
Leroy Merlin remains in Russia and writes to its suppliers
Employees flee Ukraine
Leroy Merlin remains in Russia and writes to its suppliers

Leroy Merlin will remain active in Russia. The DIY chain, which belongs to the French DIY market leader Adeo and is the …

Distribution17. March 2022
Russia's home improvement industry and the war in Ukraine
DIY InternationalPrices, delivery problems
Russia's home improvement industry and the war in Ukraine

The Russian DIY sector is feeling the effects of the war in Ukraine and expects significant price increases. Market leader…

Distribution17. March 2022
Hornbach now has five stores in Slovakia
New location with 16 000 m²
Hornbach now has five stores in Slovakia

The German DIY store operator Hornbach has opened its fifth store in the eastern neighbouring country of Slovakia. The location is in the …

Distribution17. March 2022
Dutch DIY market 16 per cent below boom year 2020
GfK figures 2021
Dutch DIY market 16 per cent below boom year 2020

The Dutch DIY sector recorded a double-digit decline in sales in 2021 compared with the boom year of 2020. According to the Total …

Distribution16. March 2022
Kingfisher locations worldwide
DIY InternationalMap
Kingfisher locations worldwide

By the end of 2021, Kingfisher united more than 1 500 stores under its umbrella. These were concentrated in the parent country of the UK and France.

Distribution16. March 2022
Locandis wants to bring customers back to the store
Global DIY-Network
Locandis wants to bring customers back to the store

A significant question in these times which are characterised by online shopping is: how can retailers manage to bring customers…

Distribution16. March 2022
Video shows customer stampede at Obi store in St. Petersburg
Ukraine war
Video shows customer stampede at Obi store in St. Petersburg

German DIY retailer Obi's announcement on 7 March 2022 that it would close its stores in Russia in response to the …

Distribution15. March 2022
Philippines’ Wilcon ends 2021 with 21 per cent rise in sales
Despite lockdown
Philippines’ Wilcon ends 2021 with 21 per cent rise in sales

Wilcon Depot, the Philippines’ largest homegrown home improvement retailer, increased sales by 21 per cent in 2021 …

Distribution14. March 2022
Clas Ohlson grows primarily online: sales up seven per cent in third quarter
Scandinavia
Clas Ohlson grows primarily online: sales up seven per cent in third quarter

Clas Ohlson grows primarily online: sales up seven per cent in third quarterScandinavian company Clas …

Distribution11. March 2022
A minus, but no negative trend in Germany
DIY InternationalSales figures 2021
A minus, but no negative trend in Germany

In 2021, many things were different for the DIY sector in Germany. The retail association BHB had to announce a decline in sales compared …

Distribution11. March 2022
Ikea pledges aid supplies to Lviv
Refugees in western Ukraine
Ikea pledges aid supplies to Lviv

Following a plea to the international home improvement industry for relief supplies for refugees in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, first …

Distribution10. March 2022
Obi opens "Obi MachBar", its first DIY concept store, in Cologne
In pedestrian zone
Obi opens "Obi MachBar", its first DIY concept store, in Cologne

Obi has opened a new DIY concept store in the city centre of Cologne under the name "Obi MachBar" (roughly "the Obi…

Distribution10. March 2022
Call for help from Ukraine to the home improvement community
KPMG chair Paul Martin
Call for help from Ukraine to the home improvement community

The international DIY association Edra/Ghin has received a call for help from the Ukrainian city of Lviv. Paul Martin, …

Distribution9. March 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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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