Mr.DIY

South Asian D.I.Y. discount retailer Mr.DIY (2024 revenue: US$984 million, up 6.7% year-on-year, via 5,000 stores in Asia and Europe) is preparing to sell in Africa with a first store in South...

20 June 2025

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