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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 macro-economic conditions, Malaysia’s top home improvement retailer Mr. DIY sees tough times ahead and has put measures in place to …

Distribution10. May 2023

Adeo

Agathe Monpays becomes new boss of Leroy Merlin in France at 28

Leroy Merlin France is getting a new chief executive. Agathe Monpays, who is only 28 years old, will be at the helm …

Distribution10. May 2023

Speciality trade grows stronger

Italy's DIY stores grew by 3.5 per cent in the first quarter

DIY stores in Italy increased their sales in the first quarter by 3.5 per cent compared with the same period in the …

Distribution8. May 2023

No revenge spending in the retail

AllHome sales fall in 2022

AllHome Corp., a Philippine home improvement retailer, reported a 12.3 per cent drop in sales for 2022 as it failed to shake off a slew of challenges …

Distribution8. May 2023

Leroy Merlin leads the ranking

Home and furnishing still weak in Italian e-commerce

In Italian e-commerce, the home and furniture segment still plays a minor role. Last year, EUR 6446.257 mio were turned over in…

Distribution5. May 2023

Home Improvement Tracker

A good time for small DIY projects

The Farnsworth Group and the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) have partnered to provide building product manufacturers and suppliers …

Distribution4. May 2023

New city store in Madrid

Ikea rolls out investment plan in Spain

Last week, Ikea opened a new city store in Madrid – Ikea Torrejón. The opening is part of the retailer’s extensive expansion plan in Spain, …

Distribution3. May 2023

Sustainability in question

Global House's Philippines move banks on economic growth and rising prices

Thai retail company Siam Global House’s drive to enter the Philippines is hinged on the country’s strong …

Distribution3. May 2023

174 stores and distribution centres

Lowe's invests in rooftop solar panels

Lowe's has announced details of rooftop solar panel installations at 174 stores and distribution centres nationwide, including 20 sites …

Distribution2. May 2023

First Quarter 2023

Tractor Supply net sales increased by 9.1 per cent

Tractor Supply, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, reported financial results for its first quarter, …

Distribution28. April 2023

Thailand

HomePro grows by 9.28 per cent in the first quarter

Thai home improvement chain HomePro has increased its first-quarter sales by 9.28 per cent year-on-year to 17.223 billion baht …

Distribution27. April 2023

Statistics

DIY retail area in Germany barely grew in 2022

The retail area of German DIY store operators grew by a total of 0.1 per cent or 17 144 m² in 2022. This is according to figures from…

Distribution26. April 2023

Down 25 per cent in the first quarter

Byggmax sales down sharply from record quarter

The Swedish Byggmax Group's sales in the first quarter were 25.1 per cent down on the first quarter of 2022, the company reported. …

Distribution25. April 2023

In 2023

Mr. DIY returns to home region and sets sights on Vietnam

Ubiquitous Asian home improvement retailer Mr. DIY has set its sights on Vietnam, one of the three remaining countries in …

Distribution25. April 2023

From Malaysia to Vietnam

Mr. DIY is looking for expansion targets nearby

The Malaysian retail giant is looking to expand further and is eyeing the Southeast Asia region. Its next target is Vietnam

Distribution25. April 2023

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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…

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

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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…

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

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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

Mr. DIY Malaysia gears up for challenging 2023

Agathe Monpays becomes new boss of Leroy Merlin in France at 28

Italy's DIY stores grew by 3.5 per cent in the first quarter

AllHome sales fall in 2022

Home and furnishing still weak in Italian e-commerce

A good time for small DIY projects

Ikea rolls out investment plan in Spain

Global House's Philippines move banks on economic growth and rising prices

Lowe's invests in rooftop solar panels

Tractor Supply net sales increased by 9.1 per cent

HomePro grows by 9.28 per cent in the first quarter

DIY retail area in Germany barely grew in 2022

Byggmax sales down sharply from record quarter

Mr. DIY returns to home region and sets sights on Vietnam

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