Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

Good third quarter

Rautakesko increases net sales by 16 per cent

News31. October 2006

35 per cent more international visitors

The China International Hardware Show powered by Practical World targets the no. 2 slot among the top shows

News31. October 2006

Hornbach continues to expand

Sites of over 50 000 m2 in prime locations across Europe to be developed as garden centres

News30. October 2006

Obi in the black

The German market leader in DIY increased its turnover by 6.5% in the financial year 2005/2006.

News27. October 2006

Fein: Set for expansion

The traditional company Fein went international in 2006.

News27. October 2006

In future water-soluble

Tests with paints and varnishes confirm the advantages and qualities of solvent-free products.

News26. October 2006

Between satisfaction and fear of the future

The Metro Group published their first Europe-wide conducted survey about private consumer habits.

News24. October 2006

Asia's biggest building trade fair

The CBD will be open from 6 to 9 July in 2007

News20. October 2006

The problem of shoplifting

Theft by consumers is still the main cause of shrinkage

News19. October 2006

Nine good months for Eurobaustoff

Centrally invoiced turnover increased by nearly ten per cent in the first three quarters. Although more restrained, the balance is also positive …

News18. October 2006

"Come in for the long term, or don’t come at all"

In Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy, retailing beckons – but patience is a virtue

Vietnam’s home improvement market is supported by a rapidly growing economy, an expanding middle …

Distribution

Prioritising user health and safety

Kuani is fully committed to vertical integration

The manufacturer of professional pneumatic tools boasts an exceptionally high in-house production …

Suppliers

IGCA

This is where it’s all happening

The congress of the International Garden Centre Association (IGCA) is, above all, one thing: always…

Garden

"Come in for the long term, or don’t come at all"

In Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy, retailing beckons – but patience is a virtue

Vietnam’s home improvement market is supported by a rapidly growing economy, an expanding middle …

Distribution6. October 2026

IGCA

This is where it’s all happening

The congress of the International Garden Centre Association (IGCA) is, above all, one thing: always…

Garden6. October 2026

Prioritising user health and safety

Kuani is fully committed to vertical integration

The manufacturer of professional pneumatic tools boasts an exceptionally high in-house production …

Suppliers5. October 2026

Good third quarter

35 per cent more international visitors

Hornbach continues to expand

Obi in the black

Fein: Set for expansion

In future water-soluble

Between satisfaction and fear of the future

Asia's biggest building trade fair

The problem of shoplifting

Nine good months for Eurobaustoff

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In Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy, retailing beckons – but patience is a virtue

Kuani is fully committed to vertical integration

This is where it’s all happening

In Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy, retailing beckons – but patience is a virtue

This is where it’s all happening

Kuani is fully committed to vertical integration