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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 of France's largest DIY chain from September 2023, according to parent company Adeo. She is currently …

Distribution10. May 2023

Study "Construction Supply 150"

Decline in lumber prices reduces growth rates in the USA

The "Construction Supply 150 (CS150)" study by Webb Analytics attributes last year's comparatively low growth rates at Home…

News9. 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

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

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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

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

Decline in lumber prices reduces growth rates in the USA

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

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

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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