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Global DIY Summit 2023

Global DIY-Summit programme out now

From 14 to 16 June, Berlin will play host to the 9th Global DIY-Summit, the world's major event for retailers and manufacturers in the home improvement and garden centre industry.With a focus on sustainability, customer…

Events12. December 2022

Christoph Kilian responsible for marketing

Bosch Power Tools expands divisional board of management

Bosch Power Tools is expanding its divisional board of management to include Christoph Kilian as of 1 January 2023. In …

Suppliers9. December 2022

Eliminating 90 per cent of emissions

Lowe’s is announcing net-zero emission target by 2050

Lowe’s is announcing a new goal to reach net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. To reach net-zero, Lowe’s will …

Distribution8. December 2022

First half of 2022/23

Clas Ohlson sales back to previous year's level at the end of the second quarter

Clas Ohlson has increased its sales by 3 per cent to SEK 4.294 bn (approx. EUR 393.9 mio) in the …

Distribution7. December 2022

Third quarter mixed

Dutch DIY markets show double-digit growth after nine months

DIY stores in the Netherlands closed the third quarter with a 3.5 per cent increase in sales compared to the same …

Distribution6. December 2022

Entry point to Europe

Mr. DIY Turkey aims to end year with 35 stores

The Turkish operations of Malaysia-founded home improvement retailer Mr. DIY aims to end 2022 with 35 stores – an ambitious, yet …

Distribution5. December 2022

BHB figures

German DIY store sales grow by 2.3 percent in the third quarter

After nine months in 2022, DIY and garden centres in Germany show a 10.5 per cent increase in sales, and a 9.8 per …

Distribution2. December 2022

Lockdowns influence growth rates

Austria up after nine months, Switzerland down

The development of DIY sales in Austria and Switzerland in the third quarter of 2022 was mixed. At the end of the first nine months, …

Distribution2. December 2022

8 per cent of usage

Home Depot purchases 100 MW of solar energy

Home Depot has announced that 100 MW of solar energy purchased from National Grid Renewables at its solar and storage project in Denton …

Distribution1. December 2022

Chilean retail group

Cencosud turns over 13 per cent more with home improvement

Chilean retail group Cencosud has posted sales of CLP 440 bn (EUR 473 mio) from its home improvement division in the …

Distribution30. November 2022

Scope 3

Putting the plan into action

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

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

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

Global DIY-Summit programme out now

Bosch Power Tools expands divisional board of management

Lowe’s is announcing net-zero emission target by 2050

Clas Ohlson sales back to previous year's level at the end of the second quarter

Dutch DIY markets show double-digit growth after nine months

Mr. DIY Turkey aims to end year with 35 stores

German DIY store sales grow by 2.3 percent in the third quarter

Austria up after nine months, Switzerland down

Home Depot purchases 100 MW of solar energy

Cencosud turns over 13 per cent more with home improvement

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