The French DIY store group Mr. Bricolage ended 2024 with a significant drop in sales. Only the international business saw a slight positive development. Total sales fell by 5.7 per cent to EUR 2.1685 bn compared to 2023…
German DIY-market
Top 6 DIY stores down 1.6 per cent
The six largest DIY store operators in Germany closed 2024 with a minus of 1.6 per cent. This is according to the new Baumarkt + Garten 2025 …
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Natural protection against heat and drought
Sustainable gardening, especially in extreme weather conditions, is a key issue in the gardening world throughout Europe. COMPO BIO AQUA…
25-26 June in Bucharest
Romanian trade fair Expo DIY 2025 focuses on "green" solutions
Expo DIY 2025 - Smart Green Home is the fourth edition of Romania's largest trade fair dedicated to DIY, home …
After plus in January
DIY sales in the USA fall by 5.8 per cent in February
Sales at DIY stores and builders' merchants in the USA turned negative in February. The U.S. Census Bureau reported industry …
Top 50 DIY-Retailers
Cross-border online trade is picking up speed
Cross-border online trade in the home and garden sector continues to record considerable growth and is expanding at an accelerated pac…
New Azko brand
Ace Hardware disappears from Indonesia
After 29 years, the presence of the US brand Ace Hardware in Indonesia has come to an end. The Indonesian franchisee, the Kawan Lama group, …
Thai retail group
Global House aborts plans to expand to the Philippines
Thai home improvement retailer Siam Global House has abandoned its planned expansion to the Philippines due to hardships in …
Taiwan
TITE x IHT expects more than 400 exhibitors
Amidst global changes in the supply chain, Taiwan aims to further strengthen its key role in hardware at this year's TITE x IHT, which …
DIY stores in Germany
Further switch from Hagebaumarkt to Obi
In Germany, a further seven locations of the Hagebaumarkt sales division are switching to Obi. These are the stores of Hagebau shareholder …