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Hybrid format planned

Bau 2021 in Munich cancelled as physical trade fair

The Bau trade fair in Munich will not take place as planned from 11 to 16 January as physical trade fair. This is, according to the event organisers, the clear verdict from conferences between Messe München with …

News2. October 2020

Number 7 buys number 5

Maxidom takes over Castorama Russia from Kingfisher

Kingfisher has sold Castorama Russia to Maxidom. The British company is getting around RUB 7.4 bn (GBP 74 mio or EUR 81 mio) for…

News1. October 2020

John Herbert, Edra/Ghin:

“DIY stores come out stronger in Covid-19”

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, people have rediscovered their homes and feel the need to take greater care of them is important. Therefore…

News1. October 2020

Germany stronger than abroad

Hornbach reports record growth in the first half of the year

The German Hornbach group has increased its DIY store sales in the first half of 2020 (February to August) by 20.6 per …

News1. October 2020

Messe Essen

The industry supports IPM Essen in January 2021

Messe Essen remains committed to the IPM in January 2021 and also has the support of trade associations. "From the viewpoint of…

News30. September 2020

Move from Deutsche Bank

Karin Dohm will succeed Roland Pelka on the Hornbach executive board in 2021

The supervisory boards of Hornbach Baumarkt AG and Hornbach Management AG have appointed Karin Dohm as …

News29. September 2020

France and abroad

Mr. Bricolage grows by 4.7 per cent in the first half year

The French DIY store group Mr. Bricolage closed the first half of the year 2020 with a clear rise in sales. On the …

News28. September 2020

Consequences of the lockdown

Gardening blooms in the Philippines

For all the damage it has caused the business sector and the broader economy, the coronavirus-related lockdown that prevailed over the …

News25. September 2020

Later this autumn

Small B&Q concessions in four Asda stores

Kingfisher is to test out small-format B&Q stores as concessions in Asda supermarkets. Four of these are to be rolled out this autumn…

News24. September 2020

First half of 2020/2021

Kingfisher’s online sales grow by 164 per cent

E-commerce sales of the Kingfisher Group for the first half of the year (start of February to the end of July) grew by 164 per cent …

News24. September 2020

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

Bau 2021 in Munich cancelled as physical trade fair

Maxidom takes over Castorama Russia from Kingfisher

“DIY stores come out stronger in Covid-19”

Hornbach reports record growth in the first half of the year

The industry supports IPM Essen in January 2021

Karin Dohm will succeed Roland Pelka on the Hornbach executive board in 2021

Mr. Bricolage grows by 4.7 per cent in the first half year

Gardening blooms in the Philippines

Small B&Q concessions in four Asda stores

Kingfisher’s online sales grow by 164 per cent

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And the rodent lives on

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

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A location that makes a statement

And the rodent lives on