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Masayuki Takaya of Cainz and Graham Bell of B&Q

Two new members join the Edra/Ghin Executive Board

The Board of Directors of the international DIY trade association Edra/Ghin has two new members: Masayuki Takaya, Representative Director and CEO of Cainz Corporation in Japan, and Graham Bell, CEO of the British chain …

Distribution3. July 2026

Garden trade continues downward trend too

German DIY store turnover stays below previous year’s level

As in the other months of 2026, with the exception of March, DIY store turnover in May also remained below the level …

Distribution3. July 2026

Unilin

Click and Done

Easy to install, durable, and appealing: At the Global DIY Summit 2026, Unilin is highlighting its click systems and matching accessories.

Suppliers5. June 2026

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Philippine home improvement chains enjoy a good first quarter

Philippine home improvement stores enjoyed a good first quarter as comparative sales grew and new outlets pulled their…

Distribution3. July 2026

Building materials trade

New Baywa restructuring plan provides for interest waivers and shareholder disempowerment

As part of the ongoing restructuring process at the ailing Baywa Group, a new agreement …

Distribution3. July 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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Masayuki Takaya of Cainz and Graham Bell of B&Q

Two new members join the Edra/Ghin Executive Board

The Board of Directors of the international DIY trade association Edra/Ghin has two new members: …

Distribution3. July 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…

Distribution17. June 2026

Garden trade continues downward trend too

German DIY store turnover stays below previous year’s level

As in the other months of 2026, with the exception of March, DIY store turnover in May also …

Distribution3. July 2026

Study

The products of the future

The DIY sector must take a broader view of sustainability – in other words, see it as part of …

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

Two new members join the Edra/Ghin Executive Board

German DIY store turnover stays below previous year’s level

Click and Done

Philippine home improvement chains enjoy a good first quarter

New Baywa restructuring plan provides for interest waivers and shareholder disempowerment

Building a culture of agility and speed

Tariffs and other adversities

The industry today. And in the future.

Two new members join the Edra/Ghin Executive Board

Store tour visiting six locations in Amsterdam

German DIY store turnover stays below previous year’s level

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The products of the future

Global campaign for perfect paint edges

Green Gets Under Your Skin