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Marketplaces in Europe on the rise

Cross-border e-commerce

Marketplaces in Europe on the rise

In 2024/2025, the European cross-border e-commerce market reached a volume of EUR 358.7 billion, of which EUR 247.5 billion, or 70 per cent, was achieved by online marketplaces. This is shown in the new report by …

Distribution17. October 2025

Global home improvement market shrank by 1.9 percent in 2024

Between stabilization and decline

Global home improvement market shrank by 1.9 percent in 2024

The global home improvement market shrank by 1.9 percent in 2024. The main reason for this development is the market …

Distribution15. October 2025

German DIY store association BHB has a new board spokesperson

Peter Abraham from Eurobaustoff

German DIY store association BHB has a new board spokesperson

The German DIY store association BHB has a new board spokesperson. The five current members of the BHB board have …

Distribution15. October 2025

Obi centralises purchasing

Higher share of own brands

Obi centralises purchasing

Obi is partially realigning its purchasing strategy. From 2026, the German DIY store group will change its responsibilities and processes with regard to …

Distribution10. October 2025

Do it Best increases turnover by 6.1 per cent

Following acquisition of True Value

Do it Best increases turnover by 6.1 per cent

The US hardware cooperative Do it Best, which acquired its competitor True Value a year ago, reports consolidated net sales of USD 4…

Distribution10. October 2025

Ikea acquires AI logistics company Locus

Efficiency in the supply chain

Ikea acquires AI logistics company Locus

Ikea's parent company Ingka has acquired US logistics specialist Locus, which is known for its artificial intelligence-based software. The …

Distribution10. October 2025

Bauhaus launches online marketplace

For ambitious DIY enthusiasts and professionals

Bauhaus launches online marketplace

The German DIY store operator Bauhaus has launched its online marketplace in August. According to a press release from the company, this will …

Distribution8. October 2025

Registrations for ICGA Congress are now open

In Munich

Registrations for ICGA Congress are now open

The Association of German Garden Centres (Verband Deutscher Garten-Center, VDG) has launched the website for the IGCA Congress 2026 in …

Garden8. October 2025

Bricoday reports record edition

Italy

Bricoday reports record edition

The Bricoday trade fair can look back on a record edition: double-digit growth in exhibitors and visitors, as well as great interest in the …

Events6. October 2025

Iñaki Maillard leaves the Summit organisation of Edra and Hima

Successor comes from Leroy Merlin

Iñaki Maillard leaves the Summit organisation of Edra and Hima

Iñaki Maillard is leaving Fediyma Edra Kongress GmbH (FEK), the joint service company of the industry associations …

Events2. October 2025

And the rodent lives on

Obi

And the rodent lives on

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

Distribution

Optimistic

Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

Suppliers

Green Gets Under Your Skin

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

Optimistic

Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

Suppliers21. May 2026

A location that makes a statement

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

And the rodent lives on

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