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Lichtwoche Sauerland

A head start through proximity

The market for decorative and domestic lighting is changing: it is becoming more restrained, selective, and sophisticated. Lichtwoche Sauerland aims to create orientation and stability through exchange between retailers…

Events26. February 2026

From 22 to 24 June

Spoga+Gafa presents itself with a more compact layout

The walking distances at this year's Spoga+Gafa will be shorter. This and more was revealed yesterday by the organisers during…

Events25. February 2026

Trends

Healthy, flexible, and environmentally friendly

What market and industry trends are currently driving the hardware sector? The International Hardware Show, which takes place in …

Events23. February 2026

Again with DIY Boulevard

International Hardware Fair with good registration figures

Around 2,500 companies from 53 countries have registered for the International Hardware Fair, which starts next Tuesday, …

Events25. February 2026

Global market leader from the USA

Home Depot grows by 3.8 per cent in 2025/2026

Home Depot closed the 2025/2026 financial year (ending 1 February 2026) with sales growth of 3.2 per cent compared to the previous yea…

Distribution25. February 2026

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Europe

Kingfisher/Edra

Building a culture of agility and speed

Virtual DIY-Summit

Tariffs and other adversities

Global DIY Summit

The industry today. And in the future.

Topic focus

Europe

Kingfisher/Edra

Building a culture of agility and speed

Thierry Garnier, CEO of Kingfisher and President of Edra/Ghin, has given another interview to DIY …

Distribution11. July 2025

Virtual DIY-Summit

Tariffs and other adversities

Events23. September 2025

Global DIY Summit

The industry today. And in the future.

Distribution11. July 2025

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Global market leader from the USA

Home Depot grows by 3.8 per cent in 2025/2026

Home Depot closed the 2025/2026 financial year (ending 1 February 2026) with sales growth of 3.2 …

Distribution25. February 2026

Greece I

Industry gathering in Athens

The 16th DIY & Home Improvement Conference offered insights into the Greek market – informative…

Distribution29. January 2026

Dedeman owner

Pavăl Holding acquires Carrefour Romania

Pavăl Holding, majority shareholder of Dedeman, is taking a strategic step in Romania: with the …

Distribution23. February 2026

Obi

“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Obi has restructured its purchasing department in order to fully leverage its strength across …

Distribution

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers

Statistics

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

While the total gardening sales area in Germany grew in 2024, the top DIY store operators saw a …

Garden

A head start through proximity

Spoga+Gafa presents itself with a more compact layout

Healthy, flexible, and environmentally friendly

International Hardware Fair with good registration figures

Home Depot grows by 3.8 per cent in 2025/2026

Building a culture of agility and speed

Tariffs and other adversities

The industry today. And in the future.

Home Depot grows by 3.8 per cent in 2025/2026

Industry gathering in Athens

Pavăl Holding acquires Carrefour Romania

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“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Drill-free mounting

Top DIY stores close gardening sections