What's happening on the home improvement market in Southeast Asia?
Since Mr DIY has been trying to gain a foothold in Europe, the Malaysian retailer has been attracting more attention on the international home improvement scene. It was already expanding rapidly in Southeast Asia and is…
Germany, Austria, Switzerland
DIY stores in the DACH region still in the red after nine months
After the first three quarters of this year, DIY stores in Germany, Austria and Switzerland are looking at a …
Thailand
Global House sales falls 10.16 per cent
Siam Global House, one of the biggest home improvement retailing chains in Thailand, recorded a double digit fall in its consolidated …
Third Quarter
Tractor Supply adjusts financial outlook for 2023
Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has reported financial results for its third …
Philippines
Wilcon third quarter sales flat on drop in foot traffic
Wilcon Depot saw flat sales in the third quarter owing to a marked drop in same store sales as well as reduced transactions…
New position created for domestic market
Hendrik Voigt becomes Obi's country manager for Germany
Hendrik Voigt, Obi's long-standing sales director for Eastern Europe, has been appointed country manager for Germany with …
Reuse and circularity
Clas Ohlson takes over Spares
Clas Ohlson has finalised the previously announced acquisition of Spares Europe AB. Spares Europe AB is a producer for spare parts and accessories for…
First six months
Clas Ohlson increases sales by 10 per cent
The Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson has reported an 8 per cent increase in sales in the first six months of its 2023/2024 financial year…
Core segment up
Wickes maintains sales at the previous year's level in the third quarter
The British DIY chain Wickes largely maintained its like-for-like sales at the previous year's level in the…
Interview
"European brands are still active in Russia"
Numerous leading European brands, including those from the DIY sector, are still active in Russia. "Some companies supply their …