Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Building materials retailer

Gavin Slark appointed new CEO of Travis Perkins plc

The board of the British building materials retailer Travis Perkins plc, which includes the Toolstation sales division, has appointed Gavin Slark as next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and executive director of the …

Distribution9. May 2025

International Hardware Fair Italy

More exhibitors at the second edition in Bergamo

The International Hardware Fair Italy opened today in Bergamo, northern Italy. The trade fair is being held for the second time …

Events8. May 2025

Losone and Pfungen

Bauhaus Switzerland takes over two Migros Do it + Garden stores

Following the Migros Group's announcement in February 2024 that it would be focusing on its core supermarket busines…

Distribution8. May 2025

Following the sale to Altex

Adela Smeu steps down as CEO of Brico Dépôt Romania

Adela Smeu is stepping down as CEO of Brico Dépôt Romania, according to Romanian B2B magazine Bricoretail. „For me, today is a …

Distribution8. May 2025

Sweden

Clas Ohlson reports sales increase for April

Clas Ohlson increased its net sales in April 2025 by 4 per cent compared to the previous year to SEK 814 m (EUR 74.6 m), as the Swedish…

Distribution8. May 2025

CEO Sebastian Gundel

Obi wants to grow through franchising

The German DIY store chain Obi wants to grow more through franchising, not just in Germany but also in other European countries. CEO Sebastian…

Distribution6. May 2025

Germany

Garden and zoo retailers report significant decline in first quarter

Garden and zoo retailers in Germany closed the first quarter of 2025 with a high single-digit decline in sales…

Garden6. May 2025

Thailand

Mr. DIY has a new flagship store

Asian home goods retail chain Mr. DIY has upgraded its look in Thailand. The company recently opened a 1,280 m² concept store at Seacon Square …

Distribution6. May 2025

Thai chain

HomePro just below previous year's quarter

The Thai DIY chain HomePro just missed last year's sales level in the first quarter. Sales fell by 0.66 per cent to 17.54744 bn baht (THB…

Distribution2. May 2025

Statistical office

Negative quarterly figures in Germany

The German DIY and garden trade ended the first quarter with a decline in sales. This is according to statistics from the German statistical …

Distribution2. May 2025

Edra/Ghin/Hima

Top service for top people

A lot of detail work is required to ensure that thousands of participants attend the Global DIY …

Distribution

All Fields

Now a Benelux player

Belgian service provider All Fields works for manufacturers and retailers in the DIY sector. Two …

Suppliers

IPM Essen

Plant Power at IPM Express

This year, IPM Essen will be offering new formats on the subject of plants. In addition, the hall …

Garden

Edra/Ghin/Hima

Top service for top people

A lot of detail work is required to ensure that thousands of participants attend the Global DIY …

Distribution8. May 2025

New flagship store unveiled

Mr. DIY elevates look in Thailand

After sprucing up outlets in Poland and Indonesia, Asian home goods retail chain Mr. DIY has …

Distribution6. May 2025

Blazing new trails

Mr. DIY sets up in South Africa

The Malaysian retail chain is preparing its market entry on the African continent. Mr. DIY chief …

Distribution24. April 2025

Gavin Slark appointed new CEO of Travis Perkins plc

More exhibitors at the second edition in Bergamo

Bauhaus Switzerland takes over two Migros Do it + Garden stores

Adela Smeu steps down as CEO of Brico Dépôt Romania

Clas Ohlson reports sales increase for April

Obi wants to grow through franchising

Garden and zoo retailers report significant decline in first quarter

Mr. DIY has a new flagship store

HomePro just below previous year's quarter

Negative quarterly figures in Germany

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Top service for top people

Now a Benelux player

Plant Power at IPM Express

Top service for top people

Mr. DIY elevates look in Thailand

Mr. DIY sets up in South Africa