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A bold new beginning in Hanover
Domotex
A bold new beginning in Hanover

Domotex, previously conceived as a flooring trade fair, took place for the first time with its new positioning as the Home of Flooring & Interior Finishing. The organizers say it has reinvented itself.

Events5. March 2026
"Very optimistic that 2026 will be better"
DIY InternationalBHB forecast
"Very optimistic that 2026 will be better"

The German trade association BHB sees a "positive trend" for the DIY sector in Germany this year, explained BHB board spokesman Peter …

Distribution4. 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
Sales at DIY stores in Germany fall by 1.6 per cent in 2025
"Got off lightly"
Sales at DIY stores in Germany fall by 1.6 per cent in 2025

The decline in sales at DIY stores in Germany continued in 2025. Total sales in the DIY sector fell by 1.6 per cent …

Distribution4. March 2026
Koelnmesse takes International Hardware Fair to Central Asia
November in Uzbekistan
Koelnmesse takes International Hardware Fair to Central Asia

Koelnmesse is expanding its portfolio with another offshoot of the International Hardware Fair, this time for Central …

Events4. March 2026
International perspective has never been so easy!
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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.

It shows sales trends, location figures and floor space turnover of more than 600 distribution lines worldwide.

Solid data.
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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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"Very optimistic that 2026 will be better"
DIY InternationalBHB forecast
"Very optimistic that 2026 will be better"

The German trade association BHB sees a "positive trend" for the DIY sector in Germany this year, …

Distribution4. March 2026
Thank you, John
Thank you, John

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

Distribution2. March 2026
Sales at DIY stores in Germany fall by 1.6 per cent in 2025
DIY International"Got off lightly"
Sales at DIY stores in Germany fall by 1.6 per cent in 2025

The decline in sales at DIY stores in Germany continued in 2025. Total sales in the DIY sector fell…

Distribution4. 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 …

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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
DIY InternationalStatistics
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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