DIY market in the Netherlands grows by 2.6 per cent
The DIY market in the Netherlands grew by 2.6 per cent last year and exceeded the 4 billion euro mark. This was reported by the trade magazine Mix in a report on the DIY Recap by market research company GfK. According …
South Africa
Cashbuild increases revenue by 5 per cent
Cashbuild, Southern Africa’s leading retailer of building materials and associated products, reported its financial results for the last s…
New EVPs for Pro and HR as well
Home Depot Canada under new management
The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced three changes in its management: Vinod Nalajala as the new president…
20 new tools and garden equipment
Clas Ohlson relaunches its own battery platform
Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson is relaunching its own battery platform, Cocraft LXC, with a completely new range of 20 new …
ISH
The bathroom is becoming increasingly cosy
‘The bathroom has long ceased to be a wet room,’ explained design expert Frank A. Reinhardt during his trend presentation at the Design …
Thailand and Malaysia
HomePro just misses previous year's sales
The Thai home improvement chain HomePro just missed its 2024 sales level of the previous year. The company generated 67.95202 bn baht (THB…
US market leader
Home Depot's sales to fall by 1.8 per cent in 2024/2025
DIY world market leader Home Depot recorded a year-on-year decline in sales of 1.8 per cent to USD 159.514 bn (EUR 152.182 …
No. 2 in the US and worldwide
Lowe's reports a 3.1 per cent drop in sales for 2024/2025
The US home improvement retailer Lowe's closed the 2024/2025 financial year (ending 31 January 2025) with a year-on-year …
Migros finds no buyer
End for Do it + Garden in Switzerland
The Swiss home improvement chain Do it + Garden will not continue. The retail group Migros has found no buyer. The cooperative explains the …
Swiss market leader
Jumbo records 4.2 per cent drop in sales
Last year, Jumbo, the Swiss DIY market leader, generated net sales of CHF 1.073 bn (EUR 1.139 bn). Compared to 2023, this is a decline of 4…