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Deutsche Messe

First Domotex Mexico in October 2019

Domotex expands its network to Mexico. Scheduled for 15 - 19 October 2019 at the Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City, this trade fair is the next step in Deutsche Messe's globalisation of the Domotex brand. This trade …

News3. January 2019

The Rebond plan

Mr. Bricolage concentrates on its function as headquarters

The French franchise group Mr. Bricolage wants to accelerate its strategic plan under the title of Rebond ("…

News3. January 2019

Vilniaus Prekyba

Lithuanian Ermi Group acquires 100 per cent of Ermitažas

The Lithuanian Ermi Group has now acquired 100 per cent of the Ermitažas retail chain. The transaction constitutes a …

News2. January 2019

A good start to 2019

Happy new year!

All of us at Dähne publishers, DIYinternational.com, and DIY International wish all our readers and advertisers a good start to the year 2019.

News28. December 2018

First foot planted on foreign soil

Bricofer of Italy acquires Bricorama’s Spanish stores

The Italian DIY store operator Bricofer is taking over the Bricorama stores in Spain. The news was reported by the industry …

News28. December 2018

Groupe Adeo

Leroy Merlin to operate in four formats in Spain

Leroy Merlin will operate under four formats in Spain in future. In addition to the typical big box stores covering around 11 000 m…

News27. December 2018

Merry Christmas

Festive wishes!

All of us at Dähne publishers, DIYinternational.com, and DIY International wish all our readers and advertisers a happy Christmas.

News20. December 2018

NRHA estimation 2018

Hardware retail of the US reaches a 5.5 per cent growth

According to estimates by Hardware Retailing, the publication of the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA), the …

News20. December 2018

The garden is weakening

The European DIY market most recently grew by two per cent

The do-it-yourself market in the European Union grew by 2.0 per cent to a volume of EUR 726.5 bn in 2017. The DIY range …

News19. December 2018

5 – 7 June 2019

Registration for the 7th Global DIY Summit in Dublin has started

"DIY Evolution. Designing the future together" is the motto under which the 7th Global DIY Summit stands.…

News18. December 2018

Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers

Statistics

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

While the total gardening sales area in Germany grew in 2024, the top DIY store operators saw a …

Garden

Edra/Ghin

The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution2. March 2026

Thank you, John

John Herbert, general secretary of Edra/Ghin, has announced his retirement and had a long …

Distribution2. March 2026

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers24. February 2026

First Domotex Mexico in October 2019

Mr. Bricolage concentrates on its function as headquarters

Lithuanian Ermi Group acquires 100 per cent of Ermitažas

Happy new year!

Bricofer of Italy acquires Bricorama’s Spanish stores

Leroy Merlin to operate in four formats in Spain

Festive wishes!

Hardware retail of the US reaches a 5.5 per cent growth

The European DIY market most recently grew by two per cent

Registration for the 7th Global DIY Summit in Dublin has started

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The joy of being in this industry

Drill-free mounting

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

The joy of being in this industry

Thank you, John

Drill-free mounting