Events

Domotex

A bold new beginning in Hanover

Domotex, previously conceived as a flooring trade fair, took place for the first time with its new positioning as the Home of Flooring & Interior Finishing. The organizers say it has reinvented itself.

Events5. March 2026

November in Uzbekistan

Koelnmesse takes International Hardware Fair to Central Asia

Koelnmesse is expanding its portfolio with another offshoot of the International Hardware Fair, this time for Central …

Events4. March 2026

Investment needs in retail

Euroshop 2026 maintains visitor and exhibitor numbers

More than 81,000 visitors from 141 countries attended Euroshop, which ended yesterday. They gathered information about retail …

Events27. February 2026

Significant international participation

Light + Building with around 2,000 exhibitors

From 8 to 13 March, Light + Building invites the lighting and building technology industry to Frankfurt. Around 2,000 exhibitors will …

Events27. February 2026

International Garden Centre Congress in August

IGCA 2026 has received over 200 registrations from 15 countries

The International Garden Centre Congress (IGCA), which will take place in Munich from 16 to 22 August 2026, is …

Events27. February 2026

Lichtwoche Sauerland

A head start through proximity

The market for decorative and domestic lighting is changing: it is becoming more restrained, selective, and sophisticated. Lichtwoche Sauerland aims …

Events26. February 2026

From 22 to 24 June

Spoga+Gafa presents itself with a more compact layout

The walking distances at this year's Spoga+Gafa will be shorter. This and more was revealed yesterday by the organisers during…

Events25. February 2026

Again with DIY Boulevard

International Hardware Fair with good registration figures

Around 2,500 companies from 53 countries have registered for the International Hardware Fair, which starts next Tuesday, …

Events25. February 2026

Trends

Healthy, flexible, and environmentally friendly

What market and industry trends are currently driving the hardware sector? The International Hardware Show, which takes place in …

Events23. February 2026

Scope 3, standards, plastic

Virtual Make It Zero Supplier Summit on 18 March

The global industry initiative Make It Zero is hosting a virtual Make It Zero Supplier Summit on 18 March 2026. Not only are …

Events19. February 2026

Koelnmesse Italia and Collins cooperate

Hardware Fair in Bergamo integrates Buyer Point

Koelnmesse Italia is cooperating with Italian trade publisher Collins and its industry event Buyer Point for the International …

Events18. February 2026

Anniversary edition

More than 5,000 visitors expected at the IAW trade fair

The International Trade Fair for Promotional Products and Imports (IAW) will take place for the 40th time from 24 to 26 …

Events18. February 2026

Lecture by John Herbert

Global DIY Summit publishes conference programme

The organisers of the Global DIY Summit have published the programme for the conference in Amsterdam in June. For the first time, …

Events11. February 2026

More exhibitors in Essen

IPM visitor numbers on par with last year

This year, IPM Essen attracted nearly 40,000 visitors. This means that visitor numbers remain slightly below those of last year, when …

Events3. February 2026

Home of Flooring & Interior Finishing

Domotex organisers satisfied with new concept

The organisers of Domotex see their new concept for the trade fair as confirmation of its status as an international platform for the …

Events29. January 2026

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Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

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Siro

Drill-free mounting

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

Suppliers

Statistics

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

While the total gardening sales area in Germany grew in 2024, the top DIY store operators saw a …

Garden

Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution2. March 2026

Thank you, John

John Herbert, general secretary of Edra/Ghin, has announced his retirement and had a long …

Distribution2. March 2026

Siro

Drill-free mounting

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

Suppliers24. February 2026

A bold new beginning in Hanover

Koelnmesse takes International Hardware Fair to Central Asia

Euroshop 2026 maintains visitor and exhibitor numbers

Light + Building with around 2,000 exhibitors

IGCA 2026 has received over 200 registrations from 15 countries

A head start through proximity

Spoga+Gafa presents itself with a more compact layout

International Hardware Fair with good registration figures

Healthy, flexible, and environmentally friendly

Virtual Make It Zero Supplier Summit on 18 March

Hardware Fair in Bergamo integrates Buyer Point

More than 5,000 visitors expected at the IAW trade fair

Global DIY Summit publishes conference programme

IPM visitor numbers on par with last year

Domotex organisers satisfied with new concept

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The joy of being in this industry

Drill-free mounting

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

The joy of being in this industry

Thank you, John

Drill-free mounting