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Obi CCO Jochen Ludwig

Call for greater industry commitment to Spoga+Gafa

Jochen Ludwig, head of purchasing at the German DIY group Obi, has sparked a debate at the German garden trade fair regarding the Spoga+Gafa event with a statement he made there. At the BHB Garden Summit – the gardening…

Events25. June 2026

NIQ survey

Retail purchasing power in Europe ranges from 3,849 to 12,518 euros per inhabitant

Average retail purchasing power in Europe stands at EUR 6,714 per inhabitant. However, there are …

Distribution25. June 2026

October 2027

Euroshop Middle East postpones ist Debut

The debut of Euroshop Middle East in Dubai has been postponed to October 25–27, 2027. This decision was made by Messe Düsseldorf and the …

Events25. June 2026

Until 24 June in Cologne

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…

Events22. 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

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

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

Call for greater industry commitment to Spoga+Gafa

Retail purchasing power in Europe ranges from 3,849 to 12,518 euros per inhabitant

Euroshop Middle East postpones ist Debut

Spoga+Gafa launches with a new concept

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

Store tour visiting six locations in Amsterdam

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