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Up 3.4 per cent

DIY market in France recovers in 2019, DIY retail less clearly

The French DIY market grew in the year 2019 by 3.4 per cent to an overall volume of EUR 28 bn. The associations of DIY stores and manufacturers FMB and Inoha, who presented the industry figures at a press conference …

News8. May 2020

“The home’s pharmacy”

Opening of DIY and hardware stores in Spain demanded

In Spain, demands are getting louder for large-scale home improvement centres, hardware stores and building materials suppliers…

News7. May 2020

Light + Building, Interzoo, Zoomark

More changes in the trade fair calendar

For several trade fairs surrounding the DIY and garden industry, further decisions have been made which were necessary against the backdrop …

News7. May 2020

Taitra

Taiwan’s hardware industry presents itself online

In order to support the country's hardware industry, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (Taitra) has developed a …

News6. May 2020

Industry significantly improves

DIY store study 2020: Globus Baumarkt once again at the front in Germany

Once again, the winner is - Globus Baumarkt. The latest DIY store study by Konzept & Markt and Dähne …

News5. May 2020

6 to 8 September

Koelnmesse: Spoga+Gafa 2020 will take place as planned

As things stand, Spoga+Gafa 2020 is to take place as planned, i.e. from 6 to 8 September 2020 in Cologne. This has been …

News4. May 2020

Quarterly sales drop

Shutdown affects Home Pro in Thailand and Malaysia

The shutdown in Thailand since 22 March and in Malaysia since 18 March is significantly affecting business for in the Thai chain …

News30. April 2020

News from Denmark

Jem & Fix opens three new stores despite Covid-19

The Danish chain Jem & Fix will be opening three new stores this Sunday despite restrictions caused by Covid-19. Due to the …

News30. April 2020

Increased communication needs

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

Suppliers from the DIY and garden market now have increased communication needs due to the …

News29. April 2020

“Garden, garden, garden”

Waiting times in front of the reopening Swiss DIY stores

The opening of the DIY stores in Switzerland on Monday this week, 27 April, led to great interest from customers at many …

News29. April 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

DIY market in France recovers in 2019, DIY retail less clearly

Opening of DIY and hardware stores in Spain demanded

More changes in the trade fair calendar

Taiwan’s hardware industry presents itself online

DIY store study 2020: Globus Baumarkt once again at the front in Germany

Koelnmesse: Spoga+Gafa 2020 will take place as planned

Shutdown affects Home Pro in Thailand and Malaysia

Jem & Fix opens three new stores despite Covid-19

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

Waiting times in front of the reopening Swiss DIY stores

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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