German DIY retailer Bauhaus continues its expansion in Scandinavia with new openings in Sweden and Denmark. Today, 8 July 2022, the company opens its 22nd location in Sweden in Växjö, around 400 km south of Stockholm. …
Scandinavia
Clas Ohlson sales in June unchanged
Sales of Clas Ohlson were unchanged in June 2022 and amounted to SEK 714 mio (approx. EUR 66.5 mio). As the company states, organic sales …
South African adhesive supplier
Arkema Group acquires Permoseal
Arkema Group, a company in the speciality chemicals sector which includes the adhesive specialist Bostik, has acquired the South African supplier …
Tackling climate change
Kingfisher announces new 2040 net zero target
Kingfisher has announced that it is committing to a new 2040 net zero target and an increased 60 per cent Sustainable Home Products …
1 500 participants
Half of Brits prefer social media over parents' help for DIY projects
According to a new survey by home improvement retailer Wickes, over a half of Brits say their parents can’t do…
With partner architects
Leroy Merlin Italia offers Arky renovation service
Leroy Merlin in Italy is offering a new renovation service under the Arky brand. The French DIY chain is collaborating with …
Expansion
Siam Global partners with Cosco in the Philippines
The expansion plans of the Thai home improvement retailer Global Siam in the Philippines are becoming concrete. The company has …
New spacious format
Mr. DIY Plus flagship store officially opens in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysian home improvement retailer Mr. DIY has launched a larger, more upscale format under the new brand Mr. DIY Plus…
First quarter of 2022/2023
Hornbach: up 4.7 per cent in Germany and up 12.0 per cent abroad
The Hornbach Group increased its DIY retail net sales by 8.2 per cent to EUR 1.7053 bn in the first quarter (1 …
Germany, Austria
Hagebau decides on new umbrella brand
Hagebau, Germany's largest cooperative in the DIY trade, has decided to implement a new umbrella brand that is voluntary for its affiliated d…