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Spoga+Gafa launches with a new concept

With a new hall layout and a new concept, Spoga+Gafa 2026 opened its doors today in Cologne (Germany). Even on the first day of the fair, the changes appear to be paying off – there is a buzz of activity in the aisles …

Events22. June 2026

New dates: 17 to 19 February 2027

Myplant & Garden to take place a week earlier

The Italian garden trade fair Myplant & Garden will take place a week earlier than originally planned next year. The new dates for…

Events22. June 2026

Four DIY stores, one specialist retailer and one garden centre

Store tour visiting six locations in Amsterdam

Four DIY stores, one specialist retailer – and, of course, a garden centre: Hornbach, Gamma, Karwei, Praxis, Bouwmaat and De Bosrand …

Distribution17. June 2026

First quarter

Hornbach reports a 4.7 per cent increase in DIY store sales

Hornbach DIY stores generated turnover of around EUR 1.9 bn in the first quarter of 2026 (1 March to 31 May); this …

Distribution19. June 2026

Strategic partnership

Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group roll out pet category in DIY stores

Italian pet retailer Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group have signed a strategic partnership to develop and strengthen …

Distribution19. June 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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First quarter

Hornbach reports a 4.7 per cent increase in DIY store sales

Hornbach DIY stores generated turnover of around EUR 1.9 bn in the first quarter of 2026 (1 March …

Distribution19. June 2026

An icon in the industry

US industry expert Bob Vereen has passed away at the age of 96. For three decades, he reported …

Distribution9. August 2021

Strategic partnership

Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group roll out pet category in DIY stores

Italian pet retailer Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group have signed a strategic partnership to develop …

Distribution19. June 2026

White paper

The invention of Convergion

The market has become challenging. But how can we encourage the industry to think innovatively and …

Distribution

Kip

Global campaign for perfect paint edges

Frogtape aims to strengthen its brand presence worldwide. One measure involves expanding and …

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

Spoga+Gafa launches with a new concept

Myplant & Garden to take place a week earlier

Store tour visiting six locations in Amsterdam

Hornbach reports a 4.7 per cent increase in DIY store sales

Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group roll out pet category in DIY stores

Building a culture of agility and speed

Tariffs and other adversities

The industry today. And in the future.

Hornbach reports a 4.7 per cent increase in DIY store sales

An icon in the industry

Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group roll out pet category in DIY stores

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The invention of Convergion

Global campaign for perfect paint edges

Green Gets Under Your Skin