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Garden and pet sector also down

German DIY sector ends first quarter in the red

The German DIY sector also ended March with a year-on-year decline in turnover. As January (-0.9 per cent in real terms) and February (-4.3 per cent) were also down, the first quarter as a whole remains below the …

Distribution6. May 2026

Webb Analytics

US building supply companies see slight growth in 2025

The US building materials and timber trade recorded slight growth last year. The 150 largest US companies in the sector …

Distribution4. May 2026

First quarter

Toolstation grows in its home market

The British chain Toolstation closed the first quarter of 2026 in its home market with a 3.2 per cent increase in turnover. On a like-for-like …

Distribution28. April 2026

Positive first quarter

Veiling Rhein-Maas benefits from a strong March

Veiling Rhein-Maas, the joint venture between Landgard and Royal Flora Holland, achieved product turnover of EUR 108 mio in the …

Garden28. April 2026

Country-style trend continues

Swiss parquet market remains in the doldrums

In Switzerland, the parquet market contracted for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, according to data from a study by the market …

Suppliers28. April 2026

Unfair Competition

Temu and Shein Cost Billions in Value Added and Taxes

Due to unfair competition from Temu and Shein, the German economy loses 2.4 bn euros in value added annually, 1.3 bn of which …

Distribution24. April 2026

Following takeover by Torqx

Dresselhaus is insolvent once again

Dresselhaus, a German supplier of fastenings and fittings, is insolvent once again. Insolvency proceedings have been filed. The company had a…

Suppliers24. April 2026

Growth also in the first quarter

Einhell increases turnover by 4.3 per cent in 2025

Power tool supplier Einhell increased its consolidated turnover by 4.3 per cent to EUR 1.1577 bn in the 2025 financial year. This…

Suppliers24. April 2026

First quarter

Gardena starts the year with a decline in sales

Gardena’s sales in the first quarter of 2026 fell by 7 per cent year-on-year to SEK 3.743 bn (EUR 347.1 mio). This was announced by …

Garden23. April 2026

-1.3 per cent in 2025

US industry starts the year on a positive note after a decline

The DIY and building materials sector in the US has started 2026 with an increase in turnover. In January and Februar…

Distribution21. April 2026

Obi

And the rodent lives on

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

Distribution

Sopro

Optimistic

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

Suppliers

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

Sopro

Optimistic

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

Suppliers21. May 2026

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

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

German DIY sector ends first quarter in the red

US building supply companies see slight growth in 2025

Toolstation grows in its home market

Veiling Rhein-Maas benefits from a strong March

Swiss parquet market remains in the doldrums

Temu and Shein Cost Billions in Value Added and Taxes

Dresselhaus is insolvent once again

Einhell increases turnover by 4.3 per cent in 2025

Gardena starts the year with a decline in sales

US industry starts the year on a positive note after a decline

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

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