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Veiling Rhein-Maas benefits from a strong March
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (166+ words) The DIY store compendium. Company profiles, market data and store locations. Solid data. From real experts. Well informed at all times." The online magazine publishes regularly updated reports, features and analyses from the global DIY industry. The subscription gives you…...
Temu and Shein Cost Billions in Value Added and Taxes
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (345+ words) Due to unfair competition from Temu and Shein, the German economy loses 2. 4 bn euros in value added annually, 1. 3 bn of which is in the retail sector. This is how the German Retail Association (HDE) summarizes a study it commissioned from…...
US industry starts the year on a positive note after a decline
1+ week, 3+ day ago (213+ words) The sector had ended the whole of 2025 with a decline in turnover. Official statistics show a total volume of USD 481. 907 bn (EUR 409. 780 bn). Compared with 2024, this represents a decrease of 1. 3 per cent. The unique data collection on the worldwide do-it-yourself…...
Navimow robotic mowers remain number one worldwide, according
1+ week, 3+ day ago (270+ words) For the second year running, Segway Navimow is the world's number one in terms of retail volume for robotic mowers, according to Euromonitor International. Over 400, 000 users particularly appreciate the technological innovations and the product experience, the company states in a…...
Azko launches low end household retail format
2+ week, 2+ day ago (322+ words) PT Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia Tbk (AHI), the operator of Indonesia's top home improvement retailing chain Azko, has launched a smaller retailing format that caters to budget shoppers." Neka, which serves as Azko's affordable, community-based brand in suburban districts, is positioned…...
Mixed 2025 results in Indonesia
3+ week, 2+ day ago (237+ words) "Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalated following military actions in the region at the end of February 2026. These developments have resulted in heightened geopolitical uncertainty and increased volatility in global financial and energy markets," PT Catur Sentosa Adiprana (CSAP),…...
Press Conference Under the Palms
3+ week, 3+ day ago (330+ words) In addition, the "Flavour Market" will take place in Hall 7 for the first time this year. It is scheduled to be featured every two years at Spoga+Gafa and "create a connection between enjoyment and business," Maurer added. Likewise, an…...
German garden and pet retailers still in decline
4+ week, 1+ day ago (215+ words) Although negative, these figures represent an improvement compared with January. For that month, Destatis recorded a year-on-year decline in turnover of 10. 1 per cent in nominal terms and 10. 6 per cent in real terms; these figures are also still provisional. The DIY…...
DIY sales in Germany continue to fall in February
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (252+ words) Following a slight decline in January, DIY store sales in Germany fell further in February. Retail sales of metal goods, paints and building and DIY supplies were down by 1. 9 per cent in nominal terms and 2. 6 per cent in real terms…...