Kölnmesse reports “excellent” response to first Spoga show without Gafa, but some exhibitors miss visitors to Gafa
Innovations recognized
Awards for the best new barbecue and garden furniture products at Spoga
Mixed reactions
In spite of aisles that were only moderately full on the first day of the show, many exhibitors expressed satisfaction with the visitor interest at Spoga
DIY stores coming under pressure
Mercer publishes a new study on the German DIY industry
Hornbach director Rob resigns
Rob to leave the company on 30 September; no successor to be appointed
World of fasteners and fixings
Fastener Fair comes to Stuttgart on 14 and 15 September
UK: Loss of turnover in the DIY and garden sector
Housing derails the sector in 2005 but future is still bright as the latest Verdict research reveals.
Growth comes to an end
Verdict forecasting a decline in sales for the UK DIY and gardening sector
Ambitions in the DIY business
El Corte Inglés, Spain’s biggest department store chain, is looking to move into the DIY business
Lawnmowers head the list
The volume of the European garden tools market in consumer prices is estimated at a figure of approximately € 5.9 bn.