October 2025 marks an important milestone in the cooperation between German DIY store operator Obi and Too Good To Go. Since the plant rescue offer was rolled out across Germany in the spring of this year, participation…
January to September
Gardena sales slumped in the third quarter
Gardena's sales slumped by 12 per cent to SEK 1.799 bn (EUR 164.2 mio) in the third quarter. This was announced by Husqvarna, Gardena's …
In Munich
Registrations for ICGA Congress are now open
The Association of German Garden Centres (Verband Deutscher Garten-Center, VDG) has launched the website for the IGCA Congress 2026 in …
Growing exports
Italy posts record production in the flower and nursery sector
The Italian flower and nursery sector set a new production record in 2024, with goods worth EUR 3.25 bn. This …
According to Stiga
Gardening keeps the mind healthy
Gardening helps many people maintain their mental well-being in their hectic everyday lives. This is what gardening equipment manufacturer Stiga …
Succeeding Pavel Hajman
Glen Instone appointed as new CEO of Husqvarna Group
The Husqvarna Board of Directors has appointed Glen Instone as the new CEO of Husqvarna Group. Glen Instone currently holds the…
Half year and Second Quarter
Gardena reports sales decline for first half of 2025
Gardena's sales fell by 3 per cent to SEK 8.713 bn (EUR 774,026 mio.) in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period …
Chinese Tool manufacturer
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 Machiner…
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…
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 …
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 …
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Natural protection against heat and drought
Sustainable gardening, especially in extreme weather conditions, is a key issue in the gardening world throughout Europe. COMPO BIO AQUA…
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 …