Distribution

Spain and Portugal

Adeo distribution channel Obramat continues to expand

The Spanish building materials distribution chain Obramat, part of the French Adeo Group, has announced its further expansion. In November, the sales line changed its previous name Bricomart to Obramat, to underline …

Distribution4. January 2023

Among the top 10

Leroy Merlin tops e-commerce chart in Italy

Leroy Merlin's online shop is the most important e-commerce platform in the home and living category in Italy. In December, the market …

Distribution2. January 2023

Regional report Hungary (1): the retailers

German names dominate the Hungarian DIY market

In the Hungarian home improvement market, the German market leader Obi is clearly ahead. The number two also used to belong to a …

Distribution2. January 2023

Regional report Hungary (2): regions and retailers

Concentration on central Hungary and Budapest

The location portfolio of the large DIY retailers active in the home improvement market in Hungary has a focus on the region of …

Distribution2. January 2023

Regional report Hungary (3): economic data

Construction market density and economic power

Almost half of Hungary's gross domestic product is generated in central Hungary around the capital Budapest. This is also the region …

Distribution2. January 2023

A Happy New Year!

A difficult year lies behind us, a certainly challenging one lies ahead (but, seen from a different perspective, possibly also full of opportunities). So this …

Distribution30. December 2022

From March 2023

Cencosud to set up digital technology hub in Uruguay

Chilean retail group Cencosud is setting up a central business unit (a "hub") in Uruguay to take care of technology, …

Distribution29. December 2022

Third in Europe

Leroy Merlin opens another online marketplace in Spain

The Spanish subsidiary of Leroy Merlin has expanded its online shop into an online marketplace. After France and Italy, Leroy…

Distribution28. December 2022

2021 Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures report

Tractor Supply’s third annual report about climate-related risk

Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, released its 2021 Task Force on …

Distribution27. December 2022

Map

Number of Lowe's locations slightly down since 2017

Compared to the end of 2017, the number of locations counted as part of Lowe's at the end of 2021 decreased slightly from 2 233 …

Distribution26. December 2022

Despite and precisely because of the crises:

Merry Christmas!

When we celebrate Christmas this year, the crises that affect each of us in one way or another have not gone away. But this special celebration may help us to take…

Distribution23. December 2022

Strong growth abroad

Hornbach stores post 6.4 per cent growth after three quarters

The DIY stores of the German retailer Hornbach increased their net sales by 6.4 per cent to EUR 4.6671 bn in the first…

Distribution22. December 2022

Greater Lima

Promart opens its largest store

Peruvian DIY chain Promart has opened its 34rd store in San Martín de Porres, north of the capital Lima. According to the company, this is its …

Distribution21. December 2022

Now 133 locations

Home Depot opens four new stores in Mexico

US market leader Home Depot has opened four new stores in Mexico. This brings the number of its locations in their southern neighbouring …

Distribution20. December 2022

Regional report: Southeast Asia (Part 2)

Falling in love with sustainability

Conscious consumerism and ethical trade are a strong trend in Southeast Asia's home improvement retail industry. There are legal reasons as well…

Distribution20. December 2022

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493 new stores in the offing

Mr. DIY set to open in two new markets in 2023

The Malaysian retail chain plans to continue its expansion not only in Asia, but also in Europe. As…

Distribution

FN Neuhofer

The next vision already in sight

FN Neuhofer completed construction work on its headquarters in Zell am Moos (Austria) in spring 202…

Suppliers

Green as far as the eye can see

The Van Uytsel Tuincentrum in Kontich, Belgium, grew out of a plant nursery and still clearly …

Garden

493 new stores in the offing

Mr. DIY set to open in two new markets in 2023

The Malaysian retail chain plans to continue its expansion not only in Asia, but also in Europe. As…

Distribution11. July 2023

Green as far as the eye can see

The Van Uytsel Tuincentrum in Kontich, Belgium, grew out of a plant nursery and still clearly …

Garden4. July 2023

Adjusting to inflation

Mr. DIY Malaysia gears up for challenging 2023

As the shoppers’ spending power is affected by the impact of geopolitical tensions and …

Distribution10. May 2023

Adeo distribution channel Obramat continues to expand

Leroy Merlin tops e-commerce chart in Italy

German names dominate the Hungarian DIY market

Concentration on central Hungary and Budapest

Construction market density and economic power

A Happy New Year!

Cencosud to set up digital technology hub in Uruguay

Leroy Merlin opens another online marketplace in Spain

Tractor Supply’s third annual report about climate-related risk

Number of Lowe's locations slightly down since 2017

Merry Christmas!

Hornbach stores post 6.4 per cent growth after three quarters

Promart opens its largest store

Home Depot opens four new stores in Mexico

Falling in love with sustainability

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Mr. DIY set to open in two new markets in 2023

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Mr. DIY set to open in two new markets in 2023

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