DIY and building materials trade in the USA continues to decline
The DIY and building materials trade in the USA remained well below the corresponding previous year's sales in November. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers …
Fiscal year 2025
Stanley Black & Decker reports 2 per cent decline in sales
US manufacturer Stanley Black & Decker reported a 2 per cent decline in sales last year compared to the previous year…
UK trade association
Pet Quip, Gardenex and CHA cease operations
The Federation of Garden and Leisure Manufacturers Limited incorporating Gardenex, Pet Quip and the CHA will no longer be trading with …
Down 22 per cent in the fourth quarter
Gardena closes 2025 with a decline in sales
Gardena ended 2025 with a 6 per cent decline in sales to SEK 11.493 bn (EUR 1.038 bn). This was announced by the parent company …
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Samse Group remains in the red with DIY business in 2025
The DIY store division of French building materials and DIY retail group Samse halted last year's negative sales trend in …
CFO leaves, new president for Forest & Garden
Several personnel changes at Husqvarna
Terry Burke, Chief Financial Officer, will be leaving Husqvarna. The Swedish group announced this in a press release. He will remain in …
More exhibitors in Essen
IPM visitor numbers on par with last year
This year, IPM Essen attracted nearly 40,000 visitors. This means that visitor numbers remain slightly below those of last year, when …
Official preliminary statistics
DIY, gardening and pets on the decline in Germany in 2025
The DIY and gardening trade in Germany ended 2025 with a decline in sales. This is according to preliminary figures …
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Hardware Fair Cologne: Meet a company that works
This March, industry leaders from around the world will gather in Cologne for the International Hardware Fair, and MaxxBuild …
Jan and Nils Hornbach and Karsten Kühn take over
Board member Ingo Leiner leaves Hornbach
Ingo Leiner, member of the board of German DIY store operator Hornbach responsible for logistics, is leaving the company at the end of …