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Call for greater industry commitment to Spoga+Gafa
DIY InternationalObi 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
Euroshop Middle East postpones ist Debut
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
Spoga+Gafa launches with a new concept
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
Myplant & Garden to take place a week earlier
New dates: 17 to 19 February 2027
Myplant & Garden to take place a week earlier

The Italian garden trade fair Myplant & Garden will take place a week earlier than originally planned next year. The new dates for…

Events22. June 2026
Standing ovations for John Herbert – appeals for "Make It Zero"
DIY InternationalGlobal DIY Summit
Standing ovations for John Herbert – appeals for "Make It Zero"

Many participants at this year’s Global DIY Summit in Amsterdam have praised the quality of the presentations and …

Events18. June 2026
The DIY sector commits to "Make It Zero"
DIY InternationalRecycling rates and the circular economy
The DIY sector commits to "Make It Zero"

At the Global DIY Summit, the “Make It Zero” initiative unveiled its strategy for low-carbon and circular plastics, setting the target of …

Events18. June 2026
Global DIY-Lifetime Award presented to Carl Otto Løvenskiold
Summit gala dinner
Global DIY-Lifetime Award presented to Carl Otto Løvenskiold

The gala dinner following the first day of the Global DIY-Summit provided – as in previous years – the setting for the …

Events18. June 2026
Record number of attendees at the Global DIY Summit
DIY InternationalNew leadership for the associations 
Record number of attendees at the Global DIY Summit

The 12th Global DIY Summit got underway today with a record number of attendees: John Herbert, who founded the conference, …

Events17. June 2026
Michel Salaün to become new Secretary-General of Edra/Ghin
DIY InternationalSuccessor to John Herbert
Michel Salaün to become new Secretary-General of Edra/Ghin

From 1 July 2026, Michel Salaün will take up the post of General Secretary at the international DIY trade association …

Events17. June 2026
Store tour to kick off the Global DIY Summit
Six retailers
Store tour to kick off the Global DIY Summit

A store tour yesterday marked the start of the Global DIY Summit, which is taking place today and tomorrow in Amsterdam, the Netherland…

Events17. June 2026
A trusted event
Global DIY Summit
A trusted event

The Global DIY Summit offers decision-makers in the international home improvement sector a platform for exchange.

Events3. June 2026
TiTE x IHT achieves ISO 14067 Carbon Footprint Certification
Taiwanese trade fair
TiTE x IHT achieves ISO 14067 Carbon Footprint Certification

Taiwan International Tools & Hardware Expo (TiTE) x International Hardware Expo Taiwan (IHT) announced that its …

Events2. June 2026
Event and trade programme at Spoga+Gafa 2026
22 to 24 June
Event and trade programme at Spoga+Gafa 2026

From 22 to 24 June 2026, the German city of Cologne will once again become the international meeting place for the garden lifestyle …

Events27. May 2026
Koelnmesse enters into joint venture in Indonesia
Together with Amara Expo
Koelnmesse enters into joint venture in Indonesia

Koelnmesse has established a joint venture with the Indonesian trade fair organizer Amara Expo. The new joint venture, PT. Nine …

Events12. May 2026
Ambiente Trends 26+ go on tour
Tokyo, São Paulo, and Shanghai
Ambiente Trends 26+ go on tour

Ambiente Trends 26+ is going on a roadshow for the first time within the Conzoom Circle network: Following their premiere at the trade fair in …

Events12. May 2026
How are French DIY retailers developing?
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The invention of Convergion
DIY InternationalWhite paper
The invention of Convergion

The market has become challenging. But how can we encourage the industry to think innovatively and …

Distribution
Global campaign for perfect paint edges
Kip
Global campaign for perfect paint edges

Frogtape aims to strengthen its brand presence worldwide. One measure involves expanding and …

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 …

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The invention of Convergion
DIY InternationalWhite paper
The invention of Convergion

The market has become challenging. But how can we encourage the industry to think innovatively and …

Distribution17. June 2026
„It‘s all about understanding customer needs“
DIY InternationalRetail design
„It‘s all about understanding customer needs“

There is a growing gap across the retail industry between what customers expect when they shop and …

Distribution17. June 2026
Store tour visiting six locations in Amsterdam
DIY InternationalFour 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