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Aylin Fless takes over as head of Marketing Multimedia & Data

Consumer Goods Fairs

Aylin Fless takes over as head of Marketing Multimedia & Data

There is a new executive at Messe Frankfurt: Aylin Fless has taken over as head of marketing in the Multimedia and Data segment of Messe Frankfurt's global consumer goods fairs as of 1 October 2023 - and thus for …

Events23. October 2023

Spain could avoid recession in construction

AFEB

Spain could avoid recession in construction

In Spain, it is expected that the crisis in the construction sector prevailing in many European countries will not affect the country. …

Suppliers20. October 2023

Slight minus at Gardena

Low demand hits sales

Slight minus at Gardena

Sales at the Gardena Division, Husqvarna Group's consumer business, fell 5 per cent in the third quarter to around SEK 2.287 bn (about EUR 196.54 mio), the …

Garden20. October 2023

ICGA Congress to be held in Germany in 2026

VDG thrilled about confirmation

ICGA Congress to be held in Germany in 2026

Germany will host the International Garden Centre Congress (IGCC) in 2026, the International Garden Centre Association (IGCA) has …

Garden20. October 2023

Dynamics in cross-border marketplaces in Europe

Study

Dynamics in cross-border marketplaces in Europe

In 2022, the total cross-border e-commerce market in Europe, including the UK, Switzerland and Norway, was worth EUR 265 bn …

Distribution19. October 2023

Ingka Group accounts for most of Ikea's turnover

UP 5.7 PER CENT

Ingka Group accounts for most of Ikea's turnover

Inter Ikea Systems B.V., owner of the Ikea concept and global franchisor, today announced total Ikea retail sales for the 2023 …

Distribution17. October 2023

Dick’s Lumber acquires Zy Tech Building Systems

Rona

Dick’s Lumber acquires Zy Tech Building Systems

Dick’s Lumber, a banner of Canadian home improvement retail group Rona, has completed the acquisition of Zy Tech Building Systems, a…

Distribution17. October 2023

Sebastian Hein appointed new director of the International Hardware Fair

Koelnmesse

Sebastian Hein appointed new director of the International Hardware Fair

Sebastian Hein will be the new director of the International Hardware Fair and Asia-Pacific Sourcing. On 1 …

Events16. October 2023

Heidi Petz becomes CEO of Sherwin-Williams

USA

Heidi Petz becomes CEO of Sherwin-Williams

US paint manufacturer and distributor Sherwin-Williams has announced a change at the top. As of 1 January 2024, Heidi Petz (48) will …

Distribution13. October 2023

Katoen Natie has new order-picking system for Intergamma

Auto-Store in Kallo

Katoen Natie has new order-picking system for Intergamma

Belgian logistics service provider Katoen Natie has commissioned a new storage system for Dutch DIY group Intergamma at its…

Suppliers13. October 2023

War and crisis

Russia

War and crisis

The housing market is in decline, flats are getting smaller, customer footfall is falling and …

Distribution

Moving forward in big steps

FN Neuhofer

Moving forward in big steps

“FN Neuhofer goes America”: That was the latest major step taken by the Austrian wood specialist, …

Suppliers

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

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

War and crisis

Russia

War and crisis

The housing market is in decline, flats are getting smaller, customer footfall is falling and …

Distribution16. December 2025

Between stabilization and decline

Home Improvement Report

Between stabilization and decline

Between stabilization and declineThe new edition of the Home Improvement Report 2025 was published …

Distribution11. December 2025

The beaver is spreading

Obi

The beaver is spreading

New Obi stores have been added in Switzerland this year. The Germans seized the opportunity when …

Distribution9. December 2025