Events

Trade fair in Shanghai

CIHS increases exhibitor and visitor numbers

The China International Hardware Show (CIHS) increased both its exhibitor and visitor numbers this year. As was the case a year ago, the trade fair was held in conjunction with the China International Building Hardware …

Events28. October 2025

Trade fair in Belgium

DIY, Pro & Garden with a focus on data and technology

The next edition of the DIY, Pro & Garden trade fair in Kortrijk, Belgium, will take place on 26 and 27 January 2026. The …

Events22. October 2025

16th DIY & Home Improvement Conference

Silvan CEO Klaus Dolmer speaks in Athens

Klaus Dolmer, CEO of Danish DIY chain Silvan, will give a presentation at the 16th DIY & Home Improvement Conference in Athens. He will…

Events21. October 2025

Italy

Bricoday reports record edition

The Bricoday trade fair can look back on a record edition: double-digit growth in exhibitors and visitors, as well as great interest in the …

Events6. October 2025

Successor comes from Leroy Merlin

Iñaki Maillard leaves the Summit organisation of Edra and Hima

Iñaki Maillard is leaving Fediyma Edra Kongress GmbH (FEK), the joint service company of the industry associations …

Events2. October 2025

Honour for John Herbert

DIY & Home Improvement Conference in Athens

The 16th DIY & Home Improvement Conference on the Greek market will take place on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at the Benaki Museum …

Events29. September 2025

16th DIY & Home Improvement Conference

Greek decision-makers and international speakers discuss in Athens

On the initiative of Greek specialist publisher Karydakis, Greece's home improvement industry meets every …

Events29. September 2025

Congress on the Internet

Virtual DIY Summit emphasises resilience of the industry

More than 800 viewers from the global home improvement industry watched the 5th Global DIY Summit, which was broadcast live…

Events23. September 2025

Virtual DIY-Summit

Tariffs and other adversities

How is the industry dealing with the great uncertainty that has gripped consumers and markets? The 5th Virtual DIY Summit did not shy away from …

Events23. September 2025

23 September 2025

Virtual DIY Summit reveals strategies for growth and resilience

The Virtual DIY Summit is just around the corner: at the fifth edition of this industry gathering on the morning of …

Events12. September 2025

More than 4,700 visitors

IAW trade fair closes on a positive note

At the 39th Internationale Aktionswaren- und Importmesse (International Action Goods and Import Fair, IAW), 4,730 trade visitors from …

Events8. September 2025

Trends and new features 2026

Consumer goods fairs present experiences and hideaways

Next year's Christmasworld will be bright and colorful – with tropical motifs and vibrant colors, the traditional Decoration …

Events3. September 2025

For ISH and Light + Building

Messe Frankfurt starts expertise partnership

Messe Frankfurt's content hub “Building. Technology. Solutions.” is launching a strategic knowledge partnership with consulting agency …

Events29. August 2025

Trade Fair in October

TiTE x IHT trade fair platform in Taiwan

The Taiwan International Tools & Hardware Expo x International Hardware Expo Taiwan (TiTE x IHT 2025) trade fair will take place from …

Events21. August 2025

2 to 4 September 2025

IAW trade fair just around the corner

In two weeks' time, on 2 September 2025, the 39th International Trade Fair for Special Offers and Imports (IAW) will open its doors. Until 4 …

Events19. August 2025

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Obi

And the rodent lives on

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

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Sopro

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

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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

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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

CIHS increases exhibitor and visitor numbers

DIY, Pro & Garden with a focus on data and technology

Silvan CEO Klaus Dolmer speaks in Athens

Bricoday reports record edition

Iñaki Maillard leaves the Summit organisation of Edra and Hima

DIY & Home Improvement Conference in Athens

Greek decision-makers and international speakers discuss in Athens

Virtual DIY Summit emphasises resilience of the industry

Tariffs and other adversities

Virtual DIY Summit reveals strategies for growth and resilience

IAW trade fair closes on a positive note

Consumer goods fairs present experiences and hideaways

Messe Frankfurt starts expertise partnership

TiTE x IHT trade fair platform in Taiwan

IAW trade fair just around the corner

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