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Polish Neuhofer subsidiary commences operations
Strengthening presence in Eastern Europe
Polish Neuhofer subsidiary commences operations

On 1 January 2026, FN Sp. z o.o., a subsidiary of the Austrian FN Neuhofer Group, officially commenced operations in Mysłowice, Poland. Managing partner Franz Neuhofer refers to this "new milestone" for the company on …

Suppliers21. January 2026
Obi comments on brand use in Russia
DIY InternationalFinal judgment
Obi comments on brand use in Russia

Obi has issued a clarification regarding brand use in Russia. With reference to reports in Russian and German-language media about Obi's …

Distribution19. January 2026
Heimtextil closes on a positive note
More than 48,000 buyers
Heimtextil closes on a positive note

Heimtextil 2026 came to an end last Friday in Frankfurt – with 148 participating countries, 3,000 exhibitors, and more than 48,000 buyers. At …

Events19. January 2026
Garden centres in Germany show no growth
DIY InternationalPlants down, living category up
Garden centres in Germany show no growth

Garden centres in Germany did not increase their sales in 2025. This was the conclusion reached by the German Garden Centre Association …

Garden16. January 2026
DIY, Pro & Garden presents the Belgian market
Trade fair in Kortrijk
DIY, Pro & Garden presents the Belgian market

The organisers of the DIY, Pro & Garden trade fair in Kortrijk, Belgium, have announced that 145 exhibitors from ten countries …

Events16. January 2026
Veiling Rhein-Maas 2025 with slight increase in product sales
DIY InternationalPositive Christmas sales 
Veiling Rhein-Maas 2025 with slight increase in product sales

Veiling Rhein-Maas, the joint venture between Landgard and Royal Flora Holland, achieved product sales of €424 million…

Garden16. January 2026
Bauhaus operates marketplace with Mirakl
DIY InternationalFrench e-commerce specialist
Bauhaus operates marketplace with Mirakl

The DIY chain Bauhaus, market leader in Germany, has entered into a strategic partnership with French start-up Mirakl to build its online …

Distribution13. January 2026
International Hardware Fair focuses on internationality
New schedule for Eisenwarenmesse
International Hardware Fair focuses on internationality

German trade fair organiser Koelnmesse expects high international participation for Eisenwarenmesse - International Hardware…

Events13. January 2026
Heimtextil emphasises interaction and stability
Trade fair started today
Heimtextil emphasises interaction and stability

The Heimtextil trade fair started today in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) – with around 3,000 exhibitors from more than 140 different …

Events13. January 2026
Obi grows stronger than ever with 15 new franchise stores
DIY InternationalConversion underway, opening on 9 March
Obi grows stronger than ever with 15 new franchise stores

Obi is growing in its home market of Germany in the first half of 2026 with 15 new franchise partner locations, totalling …

Distribution9. January 2026
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The Masterplan store
DIY InternationalObi
The Masterplan store

More franchising, more professional business, more beavers – in short, more customer experience: …

Distribution
Kitchen furniture dominates the market
DIY InternationalKitchen furnishings
Kitchen furniture dominates the market

This is the conclusion reached by IFH Cologne. The management consultancy Titze, on the other hand…

Suppliers
Anything but pessimistic
DIY Internationalgerman garden Retail sector 
Anything but pessimistic

Obi’s Head of Purchasing, Jochen Ludwig, speaks at this year’s IVG Forum Gartenmarkt. He says: ‘The…

Garden
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The Masterplan store

More franchising, more professional business, more beavers – in short, more customer experience: …

Distribution11. September 2026
Modern home improvement retailing pioneer Ace Home Center Vietnam finds its footing
DIY InternationalSix years after a pandemic-ridden start
Modern home improvement retailing pioneer Ace Home Center Vietnam finds its footing

No one could have predicted that 22 November 2019 would end up being one of the worst possible …

Distribution10. September 2026
Staying liquid
DIY InternationalConsumers
Staying liquid

Financial savings are the main reasons why Europeans are opting for water-saving solutions. The …

Distribution9. September 2026