Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Increased need for communication

#stayathome: DIY International offers manufacturers a platform for special concepts

Because suppliers from the DIY and garden market have an increased need to communicate on account of the coronavirus crisis, the trade magazine DIY International is offering them a special forum for this. The …

News3. June 2020

Spanish trade fair

Eurobrico confirms October dates with a pledge

The Spanish trade show company Feria de Valencia is adhering to the dates of 6 to 8 October for Eurobrico 2020. This has been …

News2. June 2020

Belgium

DIY, Pro & Garden moved forward to January

The Belgian trade show DIY, Pro & Garden will take place much earlier than previously next year on 25 and 26 January 2021 at its …

News2. June 2020

From home office to home improvement

Consumers take on more DIY projects due to coronavirus

The coronavirus crisis has prompted many consumers to spend more time on home improvement projects. This has now also been …

News29. May 2020

Two weeks after England and Wales

Scottish garden centres are also allowed to open again

In Scotland, garden centres are allowed to open again from today, 29 May 2020. This was announced by the Scottish government …

News29. May 2020

New store concept planned

Hornbach reports best sales in decades

Extraordinarily positive sales and results figures for the past financial year, but also for the first months of the new financial year, have…

News28. May 2020

Trial of new concept

Homebase opens new Decorate stores

Homebase tests a new store concept. The British home improvement retailer has opened two stores under the new Decorate by Homebase brand in …

News28. May 2020

September in Milan

Hardware Forum Italy 2020 partners with Colorday

The Hardware Forum Italy 2020, the trade fair for the Italian hardware industry, is to take place this year together with the …

News27. May 2020

Up 0.6 per cent

Cencosud maintains stable sales in first quarter

The Chilean trade company Cencosud increased its sales in the field of home improvement in the first quarter by 0.6 per cent …

News26. May 2020

Denmark

Davidsen grows by 24 per cent in 2019 after Optimera takeover

The Danish timber merchant Davidsens Tømmerhandel, to which the DIY chain Optimera has also belonged since 2019, made …

News26. May 2020

Obi

And the rodent lives on

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

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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

#stayathome: DIY International offers manufacturers a platform for special concepts

Eurobrico confirms October dates with a pledge

DIY, Pro & Garden moved forward to January

Consumers take on more DIY projects due to coronavirus

Scottish garden centres are also allowed to open again

Hornbach reports best sales in decades

Homebase opens new Decorate stores

Hardware Forum Italy 2020 partners with Colorday

Cencosud maintains stable sales in first quarter

Davidsen grows by 24 per cent in 2019 after Optimera takeover

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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