Veiling Rhein-Maas achieved product turnover of EUR 245 mio in the first half of 2026, remaining exactly at the same level as the previous year. The joint venture between Landgard and Royal Flora Holland announced these…
First half-year and second quarter of 2026
Gardena’s turnover plummets
Gardena’s turnover fell by 10 per cent to SEK 7.815 bn (EUR 707.56 mio) in the first half of 2026. Organic sales fell by 7 per cent, whilst exchange …
Aveve
Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'
In Bornem, the garden centre chain Aveve has unveiled its new shop concept, with which the parent company Arvesta intends to expand its retail …
31 per cent are taking part
Urban gardening is taking Europe by storm
Just over one in four Germans are involved in urban gardening, growing plants on balconies, roof terraces and windowsills, or tending to …
First quarter
Italy’s DIY stores see growth in the gardening sector
DIY stores in Italy recorded growth in the gardening sector during the first quarter of 2026: overall, they generated turnover…
Barbecues, camping stoves, gas cookers
Two-thirds of gas appliances fail EU tests
An EU-funded test of selected gas appliances, such as barbecues, gas cookers and camping stoves, found that 73 per cent of them did not …
Science Based Targets Initiative
Husqvarna’s climate targets validated
The Husqvarna Group’s targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions have been validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), an …
Reusable System
EPT Prepares to enter the French Market
The Euro Plant Tray (EPT) reusable system is set to be introduced in France in the future: As part of a “EPT – Retex” working meeting at …
Expansion of the retail range
Aveve unveils its new store concept
Aveve, the garden centre brand of Belgian agricultural group Arvesta, has unveiled its new store concept at its store in Bornem, Belgium. A…
Positive first quarter
Veiling Rhein-Maas benefits from a strong March
Veiling Rhein-Maas, the joint venture between Landgard and Royal Flora Holland, achieved product turnover of EUR 108 mio in the …
First quarter
Gardena starts the year with a decline in sales
Gardena’s sales in the first quarter of 2026 fell by 7 per cent year-on-year to SEK 3.743 bn (EUR 347.1 mio). This was announced by …
Fewer Flowers and Plants Traded
Royal Flora Holland ends 2025 with a slight increase
The Dutch marketing cooperative Royal Flora Holland (RFH) ended 2025 with a positive result: Product sales rose to EUR 5.4 bn …
February figures
German garden and pet retailers still in decline
The German garden and pet retail sector continued to lag significantly behind the previous year’s figures in February. Turnover is …
From 1 April
Michael Reuter is the new CEO at Scheurich
Scheurich is strengthening its leadership team: from 1 April, Michael Reuter, 55, will take on the role of CEO of the group. As part of …
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 step in.