Fewer visitors and exhibitors, but nevertheless a positive assessment of Spoga+Gafa 2026. There were extensive discussions regarding the future dates.
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Liqui Moly warehouse in Ukraine destroyed in attack
Liqui Moly’s Ukrainian warehouse in Kyiv has been hit and completely destroyed in a Russian attack. The German lubricant …
French garden centres
Diversity as a strength
Among garden centres in France, there are well-known brands and a variety of business models. An analysis by their trade association, Les Jardineries & …
Benelux continues to decline
Toolstation sees growth only in the UK in the first half of the year
The British Toolstation chain, which primarily targets professionals, increased its turnover by 1.7 per cent in…
WD-40
The first of its kind
The WD-40 Company Limited is launching an Ecolabel-certified multi-purpose lubricant in Europe.
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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.