Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Romania

Dedeman and Hornbach open in September

The number of DIY stores in Romania grew by two further major locations in September. At the start of the month, market leader Dedeman opened its 52nd store in Lugoj in the west of the country; they invested EUR 11 mio …

News18. September 2020

FMB figures for August

French DIY stores achieve increase in sales of 13 per cent

The sales growths by the French DIY stores fell in August compared to the previous month, but still remain in the …

News18. September 2020

May to July

Clas Ohlson increases sales in comparable units by 8 per cent

The Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson ended the first quarter (May to July) of fiscal 2020/2021 with an increase in …

News17. September 2020

33 per cent market share for DIY

French garden market grew by 3.5 per cent in 2019

The French garden market grew by 3.5 per cent in 2019. The two biggest distribution channels, DIY stores and garden centres, each …

News17. September 2020

Ambitious goal

Clas Ohlson wants to be climate-neutral by 2045

Clas Ohlson has set itself an ambitious goal: the company wants to be climate-neutral and completely recyclable across the entire …

News15. September 2020

3D wallpaper reaches first place on Instagram

When it comes to wallpaper designs, Instagram users prefer true to life 3D motifs. This has been shown in a study by experts from the…

News14. September 2020

Despite cancellations

Messe Essen: industry is committed to IPM

With an "impressive commitment to the world's leading trade fair for horticulture IPM Essen," Messe Essen sees confirmation of …

News14. September 2020

First opening in 2021

Ace Hardware announces expansion to Mexico

Ace Hardware announced it will expand into Mexico. The primary area of franchise development for Ace will be in Mexico City with a …

News14. September 2020

New dates

Registrations for Spoga+Gafa 2021 at pre-coronavirus level

Koelnmesse rates the postponement of Spoga+Gafa - which should actually have taken place this week - to next year as a …

News11. September 2020

Sales down 8.5 per cent overall

Plus 1 000 per cent for click & collect at Wickes

The British DIY chain Wickes saw sales fall by 8.5 per cent in the first half of the year compared with the first six months of …

News10. September 2020

Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers

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

Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution2. March 2026

Thank you, John

John Herbert, general secretary of Edra/Ghin, has announced his retirement and had a long …

Distribution2. March 2026

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers24. February 2026

Dedeman and Hornbach open in September

French DIY stores achieve increase in sales of 13 per cent

Clas Ohlson increases sales in comparable units by 8 per cent

French garden market grew by 3.5 per cent in 2019

Clas Ohlson wants to be climate-neutral by 2045

3D wallpaper reaches first place on Instagram

Messe Essen: industry is committed to IPM

Ace Hardware announces expansion to Mexico

Registrations for Spoga+Gafa 2021 at pre-coronavirus level

Plus 1 000 per cent for click & collect at Wickes

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The joy of being in this industry

Drill-free mounting

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

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