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The joy of being in this industry
Edra/Ghin
The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the helm of “his” international association, Edra/Ghin. What matters most: trust and respect.

Distribution2. March 2026
Thank you, John
Thank you, John

John Herbert, general secretary of Edra/Ghin, has announced his retirement and had a long conversation with DIY International about his 70-year career in retail and…

Distribution2. March 2026
“Many suppliers will be delighted”
DIY InternationalObi
“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Obi has restructured its purchasing department in order to fully leverage its strength across Europe for its ecosystem, according to purchasing …

Distribution3. February 2026
Lowe's closes 2025/2026 with a 3.1 per cent increase
DIY International10.9 per cent in the fourth quarter
Lowe's closes 2025/2026 with a 3.1 per cent increase

Lowe's, the second-largest home improvement retailer in the US and worldwide, closed its 2025/2026 financial year (ending 30 J…

Distribution27. February 2026
Euroshop 2026 maintains visitor and exhibitor numbers
Investment needs in retail
Euroshop 2026 maintains visitor and exhibitor numbers

More than 81,000 visitors from 141 countries attended Euroshop, which ended yesterday. They gathered information about retail …

Events27. February 2026
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Home Improvement Report Retail Worldwide 2025

The statistics report for the international DIY industry in collaboration with EDRA /ghin und HIMA.

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Building a culture of agility and speed
Virtual DIY-Summit
Tariffs and other adversities
Global DIY Summit
The industry today. And in the future.
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Building a culture of agility and speed
DIY InternationalKingfisher/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
EventsDIY23. September 2025
Global DIY Summit
The industry today. And in the future.
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The joy of being in this industry
Edra/Ghin
The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution2. March 2026
European paragons
DIY International
European paragons

In the aftermath of the financial crisis the economic data from the three Baltic States are …

Distribution24. January 2013
Thank you, John
Thank you, John

John Herbert, general secretary of Edra/Ghin, has announced his retirement and had a long …

Distribution2. March 2026

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The joy of being in this industry
Edra/Ghin
The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution
Drill-free mounting
Siro
Drill-free mounting

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

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Top DIY stores close gardening sections
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Top DIY stores close gardening sections

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

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