Events

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 industry. With new special areas, stages and interactive formats, Spoga+Gafa 2026 is …

Events27. May 2026

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

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

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 …

Events12. May 2026

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

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

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

Light + Building

Light adapts

User-friendly, compact designs, flexible charging options, and lighting that mimics natural patterns – the Light + Building trade show highlighted topics currently s…

Events5. May 2026

For children in Frankfurt

Creativeworld exhibitors donate products

Once again this year, Creativeworld exhibitors have donated their products free of charge to the Frankfurt Children’s Office. Instead of …

Events17. April 2026

Spoga+Gafa

Press Conference Under the Palms

Shorter distances, a revised hall layout, and more: Spoga+Gafa continues to refine its concept.

Events7. April 2026

Promotional Goods and Imports

IAW trade fair concludes on a positive note

At the 40th edition of the Internationalen Aktionswaren- und Importmesse (International Promotional Goods and Import Fair, IAW), …

Events31. March 2026

DIY, Pro & Garden

Good partners share everything. Even cash register and customer data?

DIY, Pro & Garden in Kortrijk, Belgium, wants to be more than just a trade fair for the Benelux region. W…

Events17. March 2026

Fewer visitors and exhibitors

Light + Building with high satisfaction

Light + Building 2026 came to a close last Friday. From 8 to 13 March 2026, 1,927 exhibitors from 49 countries presented technological …

Events16. March 2026

Return to old date

Spoga+Gafa to return to September from 2027

Spoga+Gafa will return to its original date next year. From 2027 onwards, the world's leading trade fair for garden lifestyle and BBQ …

Events13. March 2026

Spoga+Gafa | Interview

(Re)orientation in Cologne

Claudia Maurer took over as director of Spoga+Gafa around a year and a half ago. A lot has happened since then – diy asked her about it.

Events12. March 2026

How are French DIY retailers developing?

All important international markets at a glance

The unique data collection on the worldwide do-it-yourself trade.

Solid data.
From real experts.

Order now

Deep insights, facts & figures

DIY International+

Well informed at all times.

The online magazine publishes regularly updated reports, features and analyses from the global DIY industry.

The subscription gives you full access to the premium content marked DIY+ on this website.

2 month free trial

DIY Buyers' Guide

Print issue

This is an indispensable aid to assortment design in DIY stores and specialist stores with home improvement and garden departments.

Order now

Obi

And the rodent lives on

Obi isn’t just tweaking its logo; it has embarked on a brand-wide transformation focused on …

Distribution

Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

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

Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

Suppliers21. May 2026

FN Neuhofer

A location that makes a statement

With its new plant in Pöndorf, FN Neuhofer is entering the new business field of plastics processin…

Suppliers19. May 2026

Obi

And the rodent lives on

Obi isn’t just tweaking its logo; it has embarked on a brand-wide transformation focused on …

Distribution14. May 2026

Event and trade programme at Spoga+Gafa 2026

Koelnmesse enters into joint venture in Indonesia

Ambiente Trends 26+ go on tour

A Spirit of Optimism

Messe Frankfurt steps up its commitment in East Africa

Dialogue Instead of Spectacle

Seamless integration

Light adapts

Creativeworld exhibitors donate products

Press Conference Under the Palms

IAW trade fair concludes on a positive note

Good partners share everything. Even cash register and customer data?

Light + Building with high satisfaction

Spoga+Gafa to return to September from 2027

(Re)orientation in Cologne

Exclusively for subscribers

And the rodent lives on

Optimistic

Green Gets Under Your Skin

Optimistic

A location that makes a statement

And the rodent lives on