Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Building materials almost in double figures

DIY market in the Netherlands up 4.4 per cent after nine months

The Dutch DIY market grew by 4.4 per cent in the first three quarters compared to January to September 2022. This was stated by the trade magazine Vakblad Mix, which regularly reports on GfK's Total Store Report. …

Distribution12. December 2023

Renovated existing building

Bauhaus Stockholm-Bromma reopens after relocation

Bauhaus in Stockholm's Bromma district has reopened after relocating to premises in the former Bromma Valsverket industrial comple…

Distribution11. December 2023

Holding from the United Arab Emirates?

Russian media report the sale of Leroy Merlin Russia

The Russian news agencies Interfax and Tass as well as other media are reporting that the Russian national company of Leroy …

Distribution7. December 2023

Ten new stores planned

Clas Ohlson reports growing online sales

The Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson, which reported an 8 per cent increase in sales in the first six months of its 2023/24 financial year …

Distribution7. December 2023

Philippines

AllHome sales slip in the third quarter

After an optimistic showing in the second quarter, Philippine home improvement retailing company AllHome saw sales slip in the third quarter…

Distribution6. December 2023

South America

Falabella's home improvement sales down 20 per cent year-on-year

The home improvement division of the Chilean retail group Falabella generated 19.2 per cent less turnover in Chile …

Distribution5. December 2023

Canada

Rona announces renewed positioning and brand

Canadian home improvement retail group Rona has announced a repositioning of its business, a series of new programmes aimed at …

Distribution4. December 2023

BHB Congress

Analysis forecasts German DIY store sales for 2024 to fall flat

German DIY stores are expected to be treading water in 2024 with an estimated +0.0 per cent increase in sales. This …

Distribution30. November 2023

medical reasons

Adeo CEO Philippe Zimmermann hands over to Thomas Bouret

Health reasons have forced Philippe Zimmermann (52) to step down as CEO of the Adeo Group - Thomas Bouret (51) has been …

Distribution29. November 2023

480 participants

BHB Congress in uncertain times discusses sustainability - and its opportunities

Almost 480 participants came to Bonn today for the start of the two-day congress of the German DIY …

Distribution29. November 2023

Scope 3

Putting the plan into action

As some of the world’s leading retailers confirm their commitment, Jamie Pitcairn, Corporate …

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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 …

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Scope 3

Putting the plan into action

As some of the world’s leading retailers confirm their commitment, Jamie Pitcairn, Corporate …

Distribution20. November 2024

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

DIY market in the Netherlands up 4.4 per cent after nine months

Bauhaus Stockholm-Bromma reopens after relocation

Russian media report the sale of Leroy Merlin Russia

Clas Ohlson reports growing online sales

AllHome sales slip in the third quarter

Falabella's home improvement sales down 20 per cent year-on-year

Rona announces renewed positioning and brand

Analysis forecasts German DIY store sales for 2024 to fall flat

Adeo CEO Philippe Zimmermann hands over to Thomas Bouret

BHB Congress in uncertain times discusses sustainability - and its opportunities

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