Third year of crisis: new diy statistics under the sign of inflation and war
The new edition of the German “Statistik Baumarkt + Garten 2023” was published at the end of May. Whereas the previous years 2020 and 2021 were characterised by the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the DIY and garden…
40th International Plant Fair
IPM celebrates anniversary with new slogan
The IPM International Plant Fair will be taking place for the 40th time at Messe Essen from 23 to 26 January 2024 - and will be …
Operational by autumn
Kingfisher France and Mr. Bricolage set up purchasing company Unio
Kingfisher France, the French subsidiary of the British DIY group, and the French franchise group Mr. Bricolage …
Shift in consumer spending
AllHome sales down almost 11 per cent in the first quarter
Philippine home improvement retailer AllHome Corp. saw revenues fall 10.9 per cent in the first quarter as it noted a …
AFEB survey
Spanish DIY manufacturers expect growth in 2023
Spanish manufacturers of DIY products are optimistic about the year 2023, at least that is how a survey by their association AFEB …
Federation of Garden and Leisure Manufacturers
Charlie Parker retires after over 37 years
After over 37 years in the gardening and leisure industry (over 23 years of which have been at Gardenex), Charlie Parker has retired, as …
Ireland
Woodie's first quarter sales slightly down year-on-year
Irish DIY chain Woodie's has reported a 2.0 per cent year-on-year decline in sales for the first quarter (1 January to 23 …
Downward adjustment of -3.3 per cent
Kingfisher maintains quarterly sales in nominal terms
The UK-based Kingfisher Group has maintained its sales in the first quarter of its 2023/2024 financial year. From February to …
Trade and online business solid
Lowe's sales down 5.5 per cent in first quarter
Lowe's, number two in the US home improvement sector, saw sales decline by 5.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2023 compared with t…
International Hardware Fair Italy in Bergamo
New Koelnmesse project attracts 300 exhibitors and 5,300 visitors
The first edition of the International Hardware Fair Italy has met the expectations of visitors and exhibitors. …