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A Spirit of Optimism

International Hardware Fair – Review

A Spirit of Optimism

The hardware industry is in a positive mood – despite challenging conditions. Feedback on this year’s fair in Cologne particularly highlights the high quality of discussions – and praises the new daily schedule.

Events12. May 2026

Aveve unveils its new store concept

Expansion of the retail range

Aveve unveils its new store concept

Aveve, the garden centre brand of Belgian agricultural group Arvesta, has unveiled its new store concept at its store in Bornem, Belgium. A…

Garden8. May 2026

Seamless integration

Ledvance

Seamless integration

Brand identity, product range, and POS presentation come together with Osram Homelighting to form a harmonious whole. Ledvance highlighted this strength at …

Events7. May 2026

Messe Frankfurt steps up its commitment in East Africa

From 2027

Messe Frankfurt steps up its commitment in East Africa

Messe Frankfurt is turning its attention more firmly towards the African continent through its Texpertise Network: from 2027…

Events8. May 2026

Dialogue Instead of Spectacle

Lichtwoche Sauerland

Dialogue Instead of Spectacle

Instead of grand spectacles, the lighting industry focuses on exchange; instead of entirely new designs, it relies on further developments; and …

Events8. May 2026

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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

Building a culture of agility and speed

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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Adeo reports gross turnover of 32.7 billion euros

Professional segment: 21 per cent

Adeo reports gross turnover of 32.7 billion euros

The French Adeo Group, Europe’s largest DIY store operator, generated gross turnover of EUR 32.7 bn…

Distribution7. May 2026

"The customers have changed a lot"

France

"The customers have changed a lot"

What is the current status of the DIY industry in France? Taking stock of the situation in an …

Distribution8. November 2016

Thierry Garnier is leaving Kingfisher to join Ahold Delhaize

CEO for almost seven years

Thierry Garnier is leaving Kingfisher to join Ahold Delhaize

Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier is leaving the company. He is moving to the Dutch food retail group …

Distribution6. May 2026

OMS Retail digitizes stores

OMS Retail

OMS Retail digitizes stores

With ESL and digital in-store services, the workload on the sales floor can be reduced – creating …

Distribution

Drill-free mounting

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers

Green Gets Under Your Skin

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