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Event and trade programme at Spoga+Gafa 2026

22 to 24 June

Event and trade programme at Spoga+Gafa 2026

From 22 to 24 June 2026, the German city of Cologne will once again become the international meeting place for the garden lifestyle industry. With new special areas, stages and interactive formats, Spoga+Gafa 2026 is …

Events27. May 2026

Home Depot reports growth in the first quarter

USA

Home Depot reports growth in the first quarter

The Home Depot, the world’s largest DIY retailer, achieved revenue of USD 41.8 bn (EUR 36.034 bn) in the first quarter of the 2026 …

Distribution22. May 2026

Lowe's grows in first quarter

USA

Lowe's grows in first quarter

The US DIY chain Lowe's has announced its revenue figures for the first quarter, which ended on 1 May 2026. Total revenue for the quarter amounted to …

Distribution22. May 2026

Rona launches tool rental service

In Toronto

Rona launches tool rental service

Rona, one of Canada’s leading DIY chains, is now moving beyond simply selling products and is launching a tool rental service at its Rona+ Golden …

Distribution22. May 2026

Hornbach DIY stores up 4.0 per cent across Europe

Higher investment planned

Hornbach DIY stores up 4.0 per cent across Europe

The Hornbach Group achieved a 3.8 per cent increase to EUR 6.434 bn in the past financial year, as the group announced at its …

Distribution19. May 2026

Non-food discounter Action posts double-digit growth in the first quarter

Now also in Croatia

Non-food discounter Action posts double-digit growth in the first quarter

Net turnover at Dutch non-food discounter Action rose by 14 per cent to €4 billion in the first quarter of…

Distribution19. May 2026

Husqvarna’s climate targets validated

Science Based Targets Initiative

Husqvarna’s climate targets validated

The Husqvarna Group’s targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions have been validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), an …

Garden19. May 2026

EPT Prepares to enter the French Market

Reusable System

EPT Prepares to enter the French Market

The Euro Plant Tray (EPT) reusable system is set to be introduced in France in the future: As part of a “EPT – Retex” working meeting at …

Garden18. May 2026

Italy’s DIY stores fall just short of last year’s figures

First quarter

Italy’s DIY stores fall just short of last year’s figures

DIY stores in Italy failed to quite match their turnover figures from the first quarter of 2026. Overall, they generated …

Distribution15. May 2026

Wickes gets off to a steady start to the new financial year

Retail division down

Wickes gets off to a steady start to the new financial year

The British DIY chain Wickes has started the 2026/2027 financial year with a slight increase in turnover. In the first …

Distribution15. May 2026

The champion of independence

Do it Best

The champion of independence

Dan Starr is CEO of Do it Best Group, the US hardware cooperative serving the most stores. How does…

Distribution

Measurably sustainable

Tesa

Measurably sustainable

Sustainable practices are evident in many areas at Tesa: through the reduction of materials used, …

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 champion of independence

Do it Best

The champion of independence

Dan Starr is CEO of Do it Best Group, the US hardware cooperative serving the most stores. How does…

Distribution24. July 2026

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 …

Garden8. July 2026

Measurably sustainable

Tesa

Measurably sustainable

Sustainable practices are evident in many areas at Tesa: through the reduction of materials used, …

Suppliers6. July 2026