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-8.9 per cent in the first quarter

Inflation plus bad weather cause DIY sales to plummet

In the first quarter, sales of DIY stores in Germany fell by 8.6 per cent compared to the same period last year; they amounted to EUR 4.49 bn. Like-for-like, sales were 7.1 per cent below the comparable level of the …

Distribution16. May 2023

BHB figures

Austria's DIY stores hold quarterly sales

The DIY stores in Austria have maintained their sales in the first quarter. With a volume of EUR 627.9 mio, they were 0.4 per cent above …

Distribution16. May 2023

First quarter

Swiss DIY markets clearly below previous year

In Switzerland, as in Germany, the DIY trade recorded a significant decline in sales in the first quarter. The DIY stores turned over …

Distribution16. May 2023

Industry leaders gather

Taiwan International Tools & Hardware Expo

Boasting over 550 booths and visitors from al around the world, the Taiwan International Tools & Hardware Expo (TiTE) in October is …

Events15. May 2023

3 per cent like-for-like

Wilcon sales grow 11 per cent in the first quarter

Wilcon Depot, the Philippines' top home improvement retailer, saw an 11.4 per cent increase in net sales for the first quarter of…

Distribution15. May 2023

in-store asia in Mumbai

Largest trade fair for retail design and in-store marketing in India

The 14th in-store asia will be held in Mumbai from 1 to 3 June 2023. The largest trade show on the Indian …

Events15. May 2023

Consumer spending power

Mr. DIY looks to counter tough 2023 on home turf

Mr. DIY, Malaysia’s dominant home improvement retailer, does not sugarcoat what it sees as the challenges of 2023. In its recently …

Distribution12. May 2023

Recruitment process finished

Pavel Hajman appointed CEO of Husqvarna Group

Pavel Hajman is the new CEO of Husqvarna Group. In January 2023, the board of directors announced that it would initiate a recruitment…

Garden11. May 2023

Slowing economic conditions

Global House Q1 earnings down on slowing economy

Thai home improvement retailer Siam Global House saw a drop in revenues during the first quarter as the slowdown in the economy …

Distribution11. May 2023

Three new stores

Ace Indonesia first-quarter income up 4.8 per cent

Dominant home improvement retailer Ace Hardware Indonesia has notched up a 4.8 per cent rise in sales during the first quarter, …

Distribution11. May 2023

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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…

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FN Neuhofer

The next vision already in sight

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

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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

Inflation plus bad weather cause DIY sales to plummet

Austria's DIY stores hold quarterly sales

Swiss DIY markets clearly below previous year

Taiwan International Tools & Hardware Expo

Wilcon sales grow 11 per cent in the first quarter

Largest trade fair for retail design and in-store marketing in India

Mr. DIY looks to counter tough 2023 on home turf

Pavel Hajman appointed CEO of Husqvarna Group

Global House Q1 earnings down on slowing economy

Ace Indonesia first-quarter income up 4.8 per cent

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

The next vision already in sight

Green as far as the eye can see

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

Green as far as the eye can see

Mr. DIY Malaysia gears up for challenging 2023