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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 Husqvarna Group as soon as a permanent successor is appointed, likely in late 2025. The …

Garden24. April 2025

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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…

Garden20. March 2025

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 …

Garden13. February 2025

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 …

Garden5. February 2025

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 …

Garden20. January 2025

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 …

Garden12. December 2024

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 …

Garden26. November 2024

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 …

Garden30. October 2024

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 …

Garden23. October 2024

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 …

Garden23. October 2024

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 …

Garden18. October 2024

In future under the Stanley brand

Wolf-Garten divests itself of power tools

The German manufacturer Wolf-Garten is divesting its power tools and will focus on hand tools, fertilisers and seeds in future. In future…

Garden6. September 2024

German garden tool supplier

Al-Ko Gardentech is taken over by Chinese manufacturer Daye

The German garden tool supplier Al-Ko Gardentech is to be taken over by the Chinese manufacturer Ningbo Daye Garden …

Garden6. September 2024

1.5 million orders

Production of the Euro Plant Trays has started

Production of the first Euro Plant Tray (EPT) model started on schedule in August 2024 and the first orders have already been …

Garden30. August 2024

BHB Garden Summit

Responsible gardens need responsible people

After last year's rollercoaster ride, the BHB came together with around 150 decision-makers from the garden industry for the 9th Garden …

Garden5. August 2024

Sustainability as an advantage

Pioneering a net-zero future in DIY and trade

Protecting the climate and still making money – or precisely because of it? Swedish specialist …

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FN Neuhofer

Moving forward in big steps

“FN Neuhofer goes America”: That was the latest major step taken by the Austrian wood specialist, …

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Statistics

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

While the total gardening sales area in Germany grew in 2024, the top DIY store operators saw a …

Garden

Sustainability as an advantage

Pioneering a net-zero future in DIY and trade

Protecting the climate and still making money – or precisely because of it? Swedish specialist …

Distribution2. January 2026

Russia

War and crisis

The housing market is in decline, flats are getting smaller, customer footfall is falling and …

Distribution16. December 2025

Home Improvement Report

Between stabilization and decline

Between stabilization and declineThe new edition of the Home Improvement Report 2025 was published …

Distribution11. December 2025

Pavel Hajman to leave as Husqvarna Group CEO

Natural protection against heat and drought

German garden market grew by 1.3 per cent in 2024

Gardena ends 2024 with a minus

Plant Power at IPM Express

Dobbies closes ten locations and sells two

The CEO of Royal Flora Holland is stepping down

German industry honours Hans-Jürgen Herr

Husqvarna plans further cost reduction measures

Gardena sales fall by double digits

Maha Elkharbotly is the new President of Gardena

Wolf-Garten divests itself of power tools

Al-Ko Gardentech is taken over by Chinese manufacturer Daye

Production of the Euro Plant Trays has started

Responsible gardens need responsible people

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Pioneering a net-zero future in DIY and trade

Moving forward in big steps

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

Pioneering a net-zero future in DIY and trade

War and crisis

Between stabilization and decline