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MR. DIY European retail expansion

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Malaysian retailer MR. DIY is expanding its presence in Europe. In Poland, the company has set an ambitious goal to open at least 1,000 stores, targeting both major metropolitan areas and smaller municipalities with populations between 100,000 and 200,000. The retailer utilizes a dual-format approach, opening locations in both shopping malls and retail parks. Following its activities in Poland, the company has moved into the Hungarian market. MR. DIY has begun construction and staff recruitment for its first Hungarian location, situated in the KÖKI Shopping Center in Budapest. The retailer operates under an ‘Always Low Prices’ model, offering a variety of home improvement, lifestyle, and household products. Recent developments confirm the company is progressing with its Budapest entry at the KÖKI Terminál. While the Hungarian subsidiary was registered in the summer of 2025, specific details regarding the official opening date, exact store size, and local pricing strategy remain undisclosed. The retailer, which carries company is also growing its footprint in Romania. MR. DIY has announced plans to open new stores in Timișoara, Brăila, Oradea, and Bacău. To support this expansion, the retailer has initiated recruitment for various roles. Store manager positions in Brăila and Timișoara offer between 15,000 5,000 and 17,000 different items 6,000 lei net per store, is expected to compete with discount chains such as TEDi, KiK, month, while assistant manager roles in Brăila, Bacău, and Jysk. Oradea provide between 3,000 and 3,500 lei net. Sales consultants can expect between 2,700 and 3,300 lei net. As part of its broader European expansion, which includes established or planned presences in Turkey, Spain, Romania, and the Czech Republic, the company continues to focus on scale its KÖKI Terminal location in Hungary. operations. Founded in Kuala Lumpur in 2005, MR. DIY has grown to operate between 5,700 and 6,000 stores globally.

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  4. 2026-09-29 14:47 UTC MR. DIY European retail expansion

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