Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

“Fair and constructive business partnerships“

Edra/Ghin and Hima jointly appeal to the industry

With a joint statement, the international industry associations Edra/Ghin - for trade - and Hima - for manufacturers - have appealed to all stakeholders that fair and constructive business partnerships are a necessity …

News1. April 2020

Trade and manufacturers

Discussions in the European industry

In the European DIY industry there is resentment and disagreement concerning the course of action that manufacturers and retailers are taking …

News1. April 2020

Lockdown over Manila

Philippine DIY stores brace for impact of Covid-19

Home improvement companies in the Philippines warn that a prolonged disruption in business operations due to state-mandated …

News31. March 2020

Alert Level 4

Mitre 10 New Zealand may also deliver to retail customers

Mitre 10 New Zealand has confirmed that it will provide a range of essential products for home delivery through its online…

News31. March 2020

Taking Sodimac as an example

DIY stores in South America are mostly allowed to open still

In many countries in South America, the impact of the Corona epidemic on the population and the economy is not yet as …

News31. March 2020

Strict lockdown

South Africa shuts everything apart from supermarkets and pharmacies

In South Africa, a three-week complete lockdown has applied since Friday 27 March 2020. DIY stores are closed, …

Distribution31. March 2020

In shopping malls

11 of 17 Rumanian Leroy Merlin stores open again

In Romania, Leroy Merlin has now reopened eleven of its 17 stores. These are locations in shopping malls. They are open every day …

News30. March 2020

Standstill

Spanish DIY stores announce short-time work

In Spain, three DIY store chains have announced different degrees of short-time work. The start was made by Brico Dépôt as early as 20 …

News30. March 2020

AFEB association

Spanish manufacturers strongly affected by the crisis

The majority of manufacturing companies in the Spanish DIY industry consider the support measures taken by the Spanish …

News30. March 2020

Chilean Cencosud Group

Cencosud growing and fighting inflation in Argentina

The Chilean retail group Cencosud recorded sales amounting to CLP 1 130 bn (EUR 1.226 bn) by its home improvement division in …

News27. March 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

Edra/Ghin and Hima jointly appeal to the industry

Discussions in the European industry

Philippine DIY stores brace for impact of Covid-19

Mitre 10 New Zealand may also deliver to retail customers

DIY stores in South America are mostly allowed to open still

South Africa shuts everything apart from supermarkets and pharmacies

11 of 17 Rumanian Leroy Merlin stores open again

Spanish DIY stores announce short-time work

Spanish manufacturers strongly affected by the crisis

Cencosud growing and fighting inflation in Argentina

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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