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The Japanese DIY association becomes a member of Ghin

The Japan DIY Industry Association is now a member of the Global Home Improvement Network (Ghin). The Japanese industry association was founded in 1977. It currently includes 57 trading companies. They operate a total …

News6. April 2018

Long winter

Byggmax loses sales of 15 per cent in the first quarter

A drop in sales of 15 per cent has been reported by the Swedish Byggmax group for the first quarter of 2018. The reason …

News6. April 2018

JC.com and Alibaba

Chinese online giants expand into Europe

The Chinese giants in online trade are preparing a massive expansion into Europe. This is what the strategy consulting firm Oliver Wyman is…

News5. April 2018

Especially inside

Painting remains a DIY matter for Europeans

Painting your home is still a DIY matter. On average in Europe, 71 per cent of projects that involve painting your home are carried out …

News5. April 2018

Great Britain

Reports of withdrawal plans from Bunnings

The British press is reporting that Bunnings wants to withdraw from Great Britain again and owner Wesfarmers is looking for a purchaser …

News4. April 2018

Hardware and tools

Expo F in Panama with strategic partners

Expo F 2018, the International Trade Fair for Hardware & Tools in Panama, has announced a series of events to provide different …

News3. April 2018

USA - Revionics

Using floor space efficiently

Planning of the sales area and price management are two of the most important disciplines in retailing. How good are the Americans at these? DIY …

Distribution3. April 2018

Dähne Verlag

Easter Greetings!

We wish all users of DIYinternational.com and all our advertisers a Happy Easter. The team of DIYinternational.com and Dähne Verlag

News29. March 2018

Van De Sant and Claire Rendall

Plastic from the ocean turned into garden furniture

What is to be done with the plastic currently polluting the world's oceans, as featured in the BBC's Blue Planet series recently…

News29. March 2018

October 2018

New Flower & Garden Attraction trade show in Spain

A new garden trade show is set to launch in Spain this year. The Flower & Garden Attraction show is to be established as an …

News28. March 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 …

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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

The Japanese DIY association becomes a member of Ghin

Byggmax loses sales of 15 per cent in the first quarter

Chinese online giants expand into Europe

Painting remains a DIY matter for Europeans

Reports of withdrawal plans from Bunnings

Expo F in Panama with strategic partners

Using floor space efficiently

Easter Greetings!

Plastic from the ocean turned into garden furniture

New Flower & Garden Attraction trade show in Spain

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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