Acquisition of Al-Ko Gardentech by Ningbo Daye completed
German garden equipment manufacturer Al-Ko Gardentech has been acquired by Chinese manufacturer Ningbo Daye Garden Machinery. The acquisition took place in February but has only now been made public. It had already been…
EU directive starting in 2030
Euro Plant Tray points out stricter packaging regulations
Only around 1,000 working days remain before single-use plastic packaging is banned for national transport and transport …
Germany
Garden and zoo retailers report significant decline in first quarter
Garden and zoo retailers in Germany closed the first quarter of 2025 with a high single-digit decline in sales…
By the end of 2025
Pavel Hajman to leave as Husqvarna Group CEO
Pavel Hajman has, by mutual agreement with the Board of Directors, decided to step down from his role as CEO and Board Member of …
First Quarter of 2025
Gardena starts the year with a drop in sales
Gardena’s net sales decreased by 8 per cent to SEK 4.045 bn (EUR 368.45 m) in the first quarter of 2025, as the Swedish parent company …
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Natural protection against heat and drought
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Just under 20 billion euros
German garden market grew by 1.3 per cent in 2024
The German garden market defied the difficult conditions in the overall economy in 2024 and recorded an increase of 1.3 per cent …
Fourth quarter and end-of-year report
Gardena ends 2024 with a minus
Gardena closed the year 2024 with a sale decrease of 5 per cent to SEK 12.281 bn (EUR 1.08 bn), as the Swedish mother company Husqvarna announced in …
IPM Essen
Plant Power at IPM Express
This year, IPM Essen will be offering new formats on the subject of plants. In addition, the hall concept will be adapted and the service portfolio …
British garden centre chain
Dobbies closes ten locations and sells two
The British garden centre chain dobbies can carry out the restructuring it applied for in September. The restructuring plan was approved …
Van Schilfgaarde will be succeeded by Bootsma
The CEO of Royal Flora Holland is stepping down
Steven van Schilfgaarde is stepping down as CEO of Royal Flora Holland (RFH) at his own request at the end of this year. The …
Former European head of Weber
German industry honours Hans-Jürgen Herr
The German DIY and gardening industry is honouring Hans-Jürgen Herr, who was at the helm of Weber-Stephen in Germany and Europe for many …
Savings of around 43 million euros
Husqvarna plans further cost reduction measures
The Husqvarna Group is launching further cost-cutting and profitability initiatives in response to difficult market conditions and …
Third Quarter 2024
Gardena sales fall by double digits
Gardena's net sales fell by 11 per cent to SEK 2.037 bn (approx. EUR 178 mio) in the third quarter of 2024, as reported by the Swedish parent …
Successor to Pär Åström
Maha Elkharbotly is the new President of Gardena
Gardena is getting a new boss at the turn of the year: Maha Elkharbotly has been appointed President of the Gardena Division and …