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Toom boss and BHB president Riesche to retire in 2018

Germany

Toom boss and BHB president Riesche to retire in 2018

Detlef Riesche, CEO of the fifth-biggest German DIY chain Toom Baumarkt and chairman of the German DIY retail federation BHB, is to retire in mid-2018. His successor will be Rene Haßfeld, who is currently sales and …

News3. July 2017

Hornbach celebrates ten years in Romania

Six stores

Hornbach celebrates ten years in Romania

The German DIY chain Hornbach is marking its tenth anniversary in Romania, where it runs six stores. An online shop is expected to be added…

News30. June 2017

Tendence’s fresh start attracts more exhibitors, but fewer visitors

New dates

Tendence’s fresh start attracts more exhibitors, but fewer visitors

New dates in June, a revamped concept and expanded range presentation attracted nearly 20 per cent more …

News29. June 2017

Sales ideas focusing on the “Family Garden” at the IPM

Hortivation show segment

Sales ideas focusing on the “Family Garden” at the IPM

"Family Garden" will be the subject of the new hortivation segment at the IPM international plant trade fair 2018 i…

News28. June 2017

Fitt goes for TV and online video advertising

Campaign

Fitt goes for TV and online video advertising

The Italian hose manufacturer Fitt has opted to use moving-image advertising and the digital communications channel to a greater …

News27. June 2017

Alisdair Gray leaving Edra

European affairs

Alisdair Gray leaving Edra

Alisdair Gray will no longer be working for Edra. Since 2010 the British director of European affairs at Edra has been responsible for lobbying on behalf…

News26. June 2017

DIY stores in the USA are growing and have potential with professionals

Cleveland Research

DIY stores in the USA are growing and have potential with professionals

The US home improvement industry is still in a good position compared to the rest of the country's retail …

News23. June 2017

The Netherlands are most active in foreign trade, Italy is largest self-sufficient provider

Garden furnishings and decoration

The Netherlands are most active in foreign trade, Italy is largest self-sufficient provider

In the product group garden furnishings and decoration, the Netherlands are the most …

News22. June 2017

Fastest sell-out ever for Taiwan Hardware Show

A booming sector

Fastest sell-out ever for Taiwan Hardware Show

Booths at the Taiwan Hardware Show have sold out faster than ever this year, according to the fair organiser Kaigo. The show will …

News21. June 2017

Byggmax now also announces mini stores in Sweden.

After garden concept

Byggmax now also announces mini stores in Sweden.

After a new garden concept, Byggmax now also announces a new small store concept. This summer two mini stores are to open in…

News20. June 2017

Recycling more together

Edra/Ghin

Recycling more together

With a new strategy from the Make It Zero initiative, the DIY sector aims to reduce emissions from …

Distribution

The first of its kind

WD-40

The first of its kind

The WD-40 Company Limited is launching an Ecolabel-certified multi-purpose lubricant in Europe.

Suppliers

Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'

Aveve

Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'

In Bornem, the garden centre chain Aveve has unveiled its new shop concept, with which the parent …

Garden

The first of its kind

WD-40

The first of its kind

The WD-40 Company Limited is launching an Ecolabel-certified multi-purpose lubricant in Europe.

Suppliers5. August 2026

Recycling more together

Edra/Ghin

Recycling more together

With a new strategy from the Make It Zero initiative, the DIY sector aims to reduce emissions from …

Distribution4. August 2026

Changing rules of the game

Private Labels in European DIY

Changing rules of the game

Own-brand products aren’t the problem, says Fiorella Origlia; being replaceable is. The former …

Suppliers29. July 2026