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Ikea expands its second-hand online marketplace

Ikea has set up an online marketplace for second-hand items in its home market of Sweden. It went live at the end of January. The platform is already available in four other countries – Spain, Norway, Portugal and Polan…

Distribution13. February 2026

From Cyprus

Super Home Center joins Edra/Ghin

The European DIY Retail Association (Edra) and Global Home Improvement Network (Ghin) share that Super Home Center, operating throughout Cyprus, …

Distribution11. February 2026

Plant sales decline

German gardening market declines slightly in 2025

The gardening market in Germany shrank by 0.6 per cent in 2025 compared to the previous year, reaching a total volume of EUR 19.72…

Garden11. February 2026

Lecture by John Herbert

Global DIY Summit publishes conference programme

The organisers of the Global DIY Summit have published the programme for the conference in Amsterdam in June. For the first time, …

Events11. February 2026

Follow-up to Reinhard Wolff

New Hima President is Caroline van der Voort

Caroline van der Voort will become the new president of the international DIY manufacturers' association Hima (Home Improvement …

Suppliers11. February 2026

May 2025 to January 2026

Clas Ohlson grows by 7 per cent in three quarters

The Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson achieved a 7 per cent sales increase in the first three quarters of its 2025/2026 financial …

Distribution10. February 2026

November figures

DIY and building materials trade in the USA continues to decline

The DIY and building materials trade in the USA remained well below the corresponding previous year's sales in …

Distribution6. February 2026

Fiscal year 2025

Stanley Black & Decker reports 2 per cent decline in sales

US manufacturer Stanley Black & Decker reported a 2 per cent decline in sales last year compared to the previous year…

Suppliers5. February 2026

UK trade association

Pet Quip, Gardenex and CHA cease operations

The Federation of Garden and Leisure Manufacturers Limited incorporating Gardenex, Pet Quip and the CHA will no longer be trading with …

Garden5. February 2026

Down 22 per cent in the fourth quarter

Gardena closes 2025 with a decline in sales

Gardena ended 2025 with a 6 per cent decline in sales to SEK 11.493 bn (EUR 1.038 bn). This was announced by the parent company …

Garden4. February 2026

Obi

And the rodent lives on

Obi isn’t just tweaking its logo; it has embarked on a brand-wide transformation focused on …

Distribution

Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

Suppliers

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 …

Garden

Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

Suppliers21. May 2026

FN Neuhofer

A location that makes a statement

With its new plant in Pöndorf, FN Neuhofer is entering the new business field of plastics processin…

Suppliers19. May 2026

Obi

And the rodent lives on

Obi isn’t just tweaking its logo; it has embarked on a brand-wide transformation focused on …

Distribution14. May 2026

Ikea expands its second-hand online marketplace

Super Home Center joins Edra/Ghin

German gardening market declines slightly in 2025

Global DIY Summit publishes conference programme

New Hima President is Caroline van der Voort

Clas Ohlson grows by 7 per cent in three quarters

DIY and building materials trade in the USA continues to decline

Stanley Black & Decker reports 2 per cent decline in sales

Pet Quip, Gardenex and CHA cease operations

Gardena closes 2025 with a decline in sales

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And the rodent lives on

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

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