Events

New 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, welcomed 1,204 participants from the DIY and gardening sectors worldwide onto the stage at the …

Events17. June 2026

Successor 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

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

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

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

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

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

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Six years after a pandemic-ridden start

Modern home improvement retailing pioneer Ace Home Center Vietnam finds its footing

No one could have predicted that 22 November 2019 would end up being one of the worst possible …

Distribution

Kitchen furnishings

Kitchen furniture dominates the market

This is the conclusion reached by IFH Cologne. The management consultancy Titze, on the other hand…

Suppliers

german garden Retail sector

Anything but pessimistic

Obi’s Head of Purchasing, Jochen Ludwig, speaks at this year’s IVG Forum Gartenmarkt. He says: ‘The…

Garden

Six years after a pandemic-ridden start

Modern home improvement retailing pioneer Ace Home Center Vietnam finds its footing

No one could have predicted that 22 November 2019 would end up being one of the worst possible …

Distribution10. September 2026

Consumers

Staying liquid

Financial savings are the main reasons why Europeans are opting for water-saving solutions. The …

Distribution9. September 2026

Kitchen furnishings

Kitchen furniture dominates the market

This is the conclusion reached by IFH Cologne. The management consultancy Titze, on the other hand…

Suppliers7. September 2026

Record number of attendees at the Global DIY Summit

Michel Salaün to become new Secretary-General of Edra/Ghin

Store tour to kick off the Global DIY Summit

A trusted event

TiTE x IHT achieves ISO 14067 Carbon Footprint Certification

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

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Modern home improvement retailing pioneer Ace Home Center Vietnam finds its footing

Kitchen furniture dominates the market

Anything but pessimistic

Modern home improvement retailing pioneer Ace Home Center Vietnam finds its footing

Staying liquid

Kitchen furniture dominates the market