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Special section on Covid-19 at DIYinternational.com

There's now a special section at DIYinternational.com devoted to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the home improvement and garden sector. Under the heading "Corona special" the editorial team of the …

News25. March 2020

-0.8 per cent

Kingfisher only publishes unaudited figures

On account of the coronavirus situation, Kingfisher has put back the publication of its sales figures scheduled for yesterday, 24 March …

News25. March 2020

Temporarily closed

DIY stores in Great Britain may sell “essential” ranges

Most businesses are likewise now closed in Great Britain. Exemptions from this order, however, include "home and …

News24. March 2020

Bangkok and four provinces

Home improvement stores closed in parts of Thailand

The government in Thailand has now ordered the temporary closure of all businesses except supermarkets, pharmacies, takeaway …

News24. March 2020

Increasing online sales

Home improvement stores still open in Russia

Russia has also succumbed to the coronavirus pandemic. The government has now closed the borders to foreigners until 1 May 2020 for the…

News24. March 2020

Maxidom and Petrovich

What Russian home improvement companies are reporting

Reports have reached us from Maxidom and Petrovich regarding the current situation among DIY store operators in Russia. Both …

News24. March 2020

High online demand

In Romania, only Leroy Merlin has closed

In Romania, only Leroy Merlin has so far closed its stores due to the coronavirus. The other DIY store operators, in particular m…

News23. March 2020

Las Vegas

National Hardware Show postponed to September

The National Hardware Show (NHS) has been postponed and will now take place on 1 to 3 September 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention …

News23. March 2020

Italy

Leroy Merlin opens again from Monday to Friday

In Italy, the French Groupe Adeo has reopened its stores, but not at weekends and with changed opening hours. This is reported by …

News23. March 2020

Essential?

America’s hardware industry and the virus

Covid-19 is, of course, also affecting hardware and home centre retailing and wholesaling in the USA. The industry is responding to the …

News20. March 2020

Debate in Germany

The leaflet remains – for now

The printed brochure, still an important advertising medium for the DIY industry, is under pressure…

Distribution

Tesa

Innovation, sustainability, brand strength

Tesa is introducing new product ranges and investing in its brand - ‘extremely successfully’, says …

Suppliers

BHB Garden Summit

Responsible gardens need responsible people

After last year's rollercoaster ride, the BHB came together with around 150 decision-makers from …

Garden

Debate 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

Obi

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

Nexterio

New owners from Poland

Nexterio wants to grow in this country as well and is taking over the tile retail business from …

Distribution15. October 2024

Special section on Covid-19 at DIYinternational.com

Kingfisher only publishes unaudited figures

DIY stores in Great Britain may sell “essential” ranges

Home improvement stores closed in parts of Thailand

Home improvement stores still open in Russia

What Russian home improvement companies are reporting

In Romania, only Leroy Merlin has closed

National Hardware Show postponed to September

Leroy Merlin opens again from Monday to Friday

America’s hardware industry and the virus

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The leaflet remains – for now

Innovation, sustainability, brand strength

Responsible gardens need responsible people

The leaflet remains – for now

The Myth of the Supplement

New owners from Poland