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Up 2.9 per cent

Byggmax makes up some ground in the second quarter

The Swedish DIY chain Byggmax increased its turnover by 2.9 per cent in the second quarter compared with the same period last year, generating SEK 2.263 bn (EUR 205.2 mio). On a like-for-like basis, turnover grew by 1.…

Distribution13. July 2026

Currently three board members

Board member Urszula Nartowska has left Obi

Board member Urszula Nartowska has left the German DIY group Obi “at her own request and by mutual agreement”. With this statement, Obi …

Distribution13. July 2026

Intrnational trade fair in Frankfurt

Light + Building under new leadership

On 1 July 2026, Marie Servais took over as head of the Light + Building trade fair. In her new role, she is responsible for the strategic …

Events13. July 2026

Einhell turnover slightly above previous year

In the first half of 2026, Einhell achieved consolidated turnover that was slightly above the previous year’s figure. For the second …

Suppliers7. July 2026

Second quarter

DIY and flowers see double-digit online growth in Germany

With double-digit sales growth, the DIY and flowers category in the German online retail sector recorded a growth rate in …

Distribution7. July 2026

20 to 22 October

International buyers at the Taiwan Hardware Show

More than 40,000 visitors are expected to attend Taiwan Industry Week from 20 to 22 October 2026. The long-established Taiwan …

Events7. July 2026

For professional equipment

Stihl and Kärcher launch battery alliance

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG and Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG have announced the launch of their joint battery alliance. The aim of …

Suppliers7. July 2026

Masayuki Takaya of Cainz and Graham Bell of B&Q

Two new members join the Edra/Ghin Executive Board

The Board of Directors of the international DIY trade association Edra/Ghin has two new members: Masayuki Takaya, Representative …

Distribution3. July 2026

Garden trade continues downward trend too

German DIY store turnover stays below previous year’s level

As in the other months of 2026, with the exception of March, DIY store turnover in May also remained below the level …

Distribution3. July 2026

AllHome has not submitted financial reports yet

Philippine home improvement chains enjoy a good first quarter

Philippine home improvement stores enjoyed a good first quarter as comparative sales grew and new outlets pulled their…

Distribution3. July 2026

Study

The products of the future

The DIY sector must take a broader view of sustainability – in other words, see it as part of …

Distribution

Tesa

Measurably sustainable

Sustainable practices are evident in many areas at Tesa: through the reduction of materials used, …

Suppliers

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 …

Garden

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 …

Garden8. July 2026

Tesa

Measurably sustainable

Sustainable practices are evident in many areas at Tesa: through the reduction of materials used, …

Suppliers6. July 2026

Study

The products of the future

The DIY sector must take a broader view of sustainability – in other words, see it as part of …

Distribution3. July 2026

Byggmax makes up some ground in the second quarter

Board member Urszula Nartowska has left Obi

Light + Building under new leadership

Einhell turnover slightly above previous year

DIY and flowers see double-digit online growth in Germany

International buyers at the Taiwan Hardware Show

Stihl and Kärcher launch battery alliance

Two new members join the Edra/Ghin Executive Board

German DIY store turnover stays below previous year’s level

Philippine home improvement chains enjoy a good first quarter

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The products of the future

Measurably sustainable

Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'

Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'

Measurably sustainable

The products of the future