DIY International - The online magazine for the home improvement industry

Consumer goods trends

Treasures from the cabinet of curiosities

Uniqueness and contrasts characterise the consumer goods of the coming season. The trends at the Frankfurt trade fairs combine traditional craftsmanship, natural materials and modern design.

Events2. October 2026

Home Improvement Report 2026

Global home improvement market contracted by 2.1 per cent in 2025

The global home improvement market contracted in 2025 for the third consecutive year. Specifically, the turnover …

Distribution30. September 2026

Interzoo

What’s driving the pet industry?

A market in transition: Interzoo 2026 showcased a self-assured industry that knows its strengths and is setting clear trends.

Events2. September 2026

Market share gained

Hornbach DIY stores see increased sales

Hornbach DIY stores increased their net turnover by 5.9 per cent to EUR 3.6 bn in the first six months of its financial year (1 March 2026 …

Distribution29. September 2026

20 to 22 October

TiTE x IHT 2026 aims to attract international buyers to Taichung

The "2026 Taiwan International Tools & Hardware Expo x International Hardware Expo Taiwan" (TiTE x IHT) is just…

Events29. September 2026

Loading Products...

Topic focus

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

Loading Products...

Home Improvement Report 2026

Global home improvement market contracted by 2.1 per cent in 2025

The global home improvement market contracted in 2025 for the third consecutive year. Specifically…

Distribution30. September 2026

Market overview

New bathrooms are needed

The demand for bathroom renovations in Germany is high – as Hornbach and My Hammer have discovered…

Distribution4. September 2026

Market share gained

Hornbach DIY stores see increased sales

Hornbach DIY stores increased their net turnover by 5.9 per cent to EUR 3.6 bn in the first six …

Distribution29. September 2026

Obi

The Masterplan store

More franchising, more professional business, more beavers – in short, more customer experience: …

Distribution

Designed for demanding applications

Basso provides sturdy tools for professionals

From construction to repair applications, through fasteners to automotive tools, the company aims …

Suppliers

german garden Retail sector

Anything but pessimistic

Obi’s Head of Purchasing, Jochen Ludwig, speaks at this year’s IVG Forum Gartenmarkt. He says: ‘The…

Garden

Treasures from the cabinet of curiosities

Global home improvement market contracted by 2.1 per cent in 2025

What’s driving the pet industry?

Hornbach DIY stores see increased sales

TiTE x IHT 2026 aims to attract international buyers to Taichung

Building a culture of agility and speed

Tariffs and other adversities

The industry today. And in the future.

Global home improvement market contracted by 2.1 per cent in 2025

New bathrooms are needed

Hornbach DIY stores see increased sales

Exclusively for subscribers

The Masterplan store

Basso provides sturdy tools for professionals

Anything but pessimistic