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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 British website Sellhousefast of the most popular wallpaper designs in the year 2020…

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

Sweden

Kristofer Tonström to become new head of Clas Ohlson

The new head of Clas Ohlson is to be Kristofer Tonström. He will take up his appointment as president and CEO by 9 March 2021, …

News10. September 2020

Relaxing or not?

DIY and gardening raise the heart rate

To judge by the heart rate, gardening and DIY are by no means relaxing hobbies. In fact, a study by the diys.com platform has arrived at the …

News9. September 2020

Ten-plus stores in Ireland

Screwfix targets 40 new stores by the end of January 2021

The British multichannel retailer Screwfix aims to open 40 stores during the current 2020/2021 financial year, thus by the…

News7. September 2020

Financial report 2020

Decrease in sales of 7 per cent for Cashbuild due to coronavirus

The South African materials supplier and DIY store group Cashbuild made sales of ZAR 10 090 mio (around EUR 506 …

News7. September 2020

Hanover

Domotex is postponed from January to May

The next edition of Domotex, which had been scheduled for January, has been postponed to May. Despite two thirds of the exhibition space of…

News3. 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

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

Kristofer Tonström to become new head of Clas Ohlson

DIY and gardening raise the heart rate

Screwfix targets 40 new stores by the end of January 2021

Decrease in sales of 7 per cent for Cashbuild due to coronavirus

Domotex is postponed from January to May

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And the rodent lives on

Optimistic

Green Gets Under Your Skin

Optimistic

A location that makes a statement

And the rodent lives on