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Online up 50 per cent

Byggmax grows by 29 per cent in 2020

The Swedish DIY trading group Byggmax made sales to the amount of SEK 6.801 bn (EUR 675 mio) in the year 2020 and thus achieved growth of 28.9 per cent. The group's currency adjusted like-for-like sales increased by 28.…

News27. January 2021

Statement from Koelnmesse

“We believe that we have an opportunity for Spoga+Gafa 2021”

At the end of February or the start of March, Koelnmesse, together with associations, committees and interest groups …

News26. January 2021

European Home Improvement Monitor

Attic renovations gain popularity

In a year with renewed interest in Do-It-Yourself and home improvement, the attic has been a particularly popular area for renovations - from …

News26. January 2021

Pascal Coppens in the Global DIY-Network

China: above all, fast and agile

The high speed of the introduction of new technology and the agility of companies and people - that, above all, is how China managed to be the only…

News25. January 2021

31 per cent in December

French DIY stores increased sales by nearly 5 per cent in 2020

In 2020, home improvement stores in France increased their sales by 4.78 per cent. Although the growth rate was in …

News22. January 2021

Until mid-February

German DIY stores and garden centres to stay closed for a further two weeks

In Germany, home improvement stores and garden centres are to stay closed for two weeks longer than …

News21. January 2021

Swedish retailer

Sales down at Clas Ohlson, but online business growing

Sales at Swedish retail group Clas Ohlson were down by 14 per cent in December compared with the same month in 2019, and by …

News20. January 2021

Messe Frankfurt

International Consumer Goods Show and Heimtextil cancelled

Messe Frankfurt has cancelled the International Consumer Goods Show. The event was intended to replace the Ambiente, …

News19. January 2021

Exempt from tougher lockdown

DIY stores and garden centres remain open in Switzerland

DIY stores and garden centres in Switzerland remain open despite the tightening of the national lockdown in the country. …

News18. January 2021

Ireland

Woodie’s DIY grows like-for-like by 17 per cent in 2020

The Irish DIY store chain Woodie's DIY has completed the year 2020 with a plus in like-for-like sales of 17.2 per cent. In …

News15. January 2021

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

Byggmax grows by 29 per cent in 2020

“We believe that we have an opportunity for Spoga+Gafa 2021”

Attic renovations gain popularity

China: above all, fast and agile

French DIY stores increased sales by nearly 5 per cent in 2020

German DIY stores and garden centres to stay closed for a further two weeks

Sales down at Clas Ohlson, but online business growing

International Consumer Goods Show and Heimtextil cancelled

DIY stores and garden centres remain open in Switzerland

Woodie’s DIY grows like-for-like by 17 per cent in 2020

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And the rodent lives on

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

Optimistic

A location that makes a statement

And the rodent lives on