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Aveve unveils its new store concept

Aveve, the garden centre brand of Belgian agricultural group Arvesta, has unveiled its new store concept at its store in Bornem, Belgium. According to a press release, this marks the start of a comprehensive renewal a…

Garden8. May 2026

From 2027

Messe Frankfurt steps up its commitment in East Africa

Messe Frankfurt is turning its attention more firmly towards the African continent through its Texpertise Network: from 2027…

Events8. May 2026

OMS Retail

OMS Retail digitizes stores

With ESL and digital in-store services, the workload on the sales floor can be reduced – creating more time for personalized advice.

Distribution14. April 2026

Lichtwoche Sauerland

Dialogue Instead of Spectacle

Instead of grand spectacles, the lighting industry focuses on exchange; instead of entirely new designs, it relies on further developments; and …

Events8. May 2026

Professional segment: 21 per cent

Adeo reports gross turnover of 32.7 billion euros

The French Adeo Group, Europe’s largest DIY store operator, generated gross turnover of EUR 32.7 bn last year. This is according …

Distribution7. May 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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Professional segment: 21 per cent

Adeo reports gross turnover of 32.7 billion euros

The French Adeo Group, Europe’s largest DIY store operator, generated gross turnover of EUR 32.7 bn…

Distribution7. May 2026

Switzerland - Obi

First Obi standalone in Switzerland

Migros Schweiz intends to increase its DIY store presence in medium-sized cities in the country

Distribution27. November 2018

CEO for almost seven years

Thierry Garnier is leaving Kingfisher to join Ahold Delhaize

Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier is leaving the company. He is moving to the Dutch food retail group …

Distribution6. May 2026

OMS Retail

OMS Retail digitizes stores

With ESL and digital in-store services, the workload on the sales floor can be reduced – creating …

Distribution

Siro

Drill-free mounting

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

Suppliers

IPM Garden Study

Green Gets Under Your Skin

A new study shows: People want more escape from everyday life. This is where the garden trade can …

Garden

Aveve unveils its new store concept

Messe Frankfurt steps up its commitment in East Africa

OMS Retail digitizes stores

Dialogue Instead of Spectacle

Adeo reports gross turnover of 32.7 billion euros

Building a culture of agility and speed

Tariffs and other adversities

The industry today. And in the future.

Adeo reports gross turnover of 32.7 billion euros

First Obi standalone in Switzerland

Thierry Garnier is leaving Kingfisher to join Ahold Delhaize

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OMS Retail digitizes stores

Drill-free mounting

Green Gets Under Your Skin