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First location in the Centre-Val-de-Loire region

Expansion of Screwfix in France continues

The British Kingfisher Group is continuing its expansion of the Screwfix sales division in France. The 22nd French Screwfix location has now opened in Lucé. It is the first in the Centre-Val-de-Loire region and has a …

Distribution15. March 2024

Price-sensitive consumers

Mr. DIY Bangladesh opens its first store

The Bangladeshi operations of the Malaysian home goods retailing giant has finally started with the opening of its maiden branch in Dhaka. …

Distribution14. March 2024

Almost fully booked

Significantly more exhibitors from Europe at Spoga+Gafa 2024

Spoga+Gafa reports a high level of international exhibitors and 14 almost fully booked exhibition halls in Cologne …

Events14. March 2024

B2B event in Romania

Third edition of Expo DIY - Smart Green Home to take place in June

The third edition of Expo DIY 2024 - Smart Green Home - will take place on 26 and 27 June 2024, at the …

Events13. March 2024

Kingfisher subsidiary

Brico Dépôt rolls out professional "Spécial Pros" concept in France

The French chain Brico Dépôt is rolling out its professional concept "Spécial Pros" nationwide from April. The …

Distribution12. March 2024

Third quarter

Clas Ohlson grows by 9 per cent

In the third quarter (November 2023 to January 2024) of its 2023/2024 financial year, the Swedish retail group Clas Ohlson increased its sales by 9 …

Distribution11. March 2024

Weather and politics

German garden market shrinks by 3.2 per cent in 2023

The garden market in Germany shrank by 3.2 per cent year-on-year to a volume of EUR 19.7 bn in 2023. Industry expert Klaus …

Garden11. March 2024

GfK figures 2023

DIY stores in Italy generate 0.7 per cent more sales

DIY stores in Italy achieved a slight increase in sales in 2023. Their sales increased by 0.7 per cent to EUR 5.289 bn compared…

Distribution8. March 2024

Back to the old rhythm

38 000 visitors attend International Hardware Fair in Cologne

The International Hardware Fair in Cologne, which ended yesterday, was able to significantly increase its visitor …

News7. March 2024

Thailand

Tourism resurgence supports Thai Watsadu

The hardline segment of multinational conglomerate Central Retail Group (CRC) managed to brush away economic cobwebs to end 2023 on a …

Distribution7. March 2024

Obi

And the rodent lives on

Obi isn’t just tweaking its logo; it has embarked on a brand-wide transformation focused on …

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Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

Suppliers

IPM Garden Study

Green Gets Under Your Skin

A new study shows: People want more escape from everyday life. This is where the garden trade can …

Garden

Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

Suppliers21. May 2026

FN Neuhofer

A location that makes a statement

With its new plant in Pöndorf, FN Neuhofer is entering the new business field of plastics processin…

Suppliers19. May 2026

Obi

And the rodent lives on

Obi isn’t just tweaking its logo; it has embarked on a brand-wide transformation focused on …

Distribution14. May 2026

Expansion of Screwfix in France continues

Mr. DIY Bangladesh opens its first store

Significantly more exhibitors from Europe at Spoga+Gafa 2024

Third edition of Expo DIY - Smart Green Home to take place in June

Brico Dépôt rolls out professional "Spécial Pros" concept in France

Clas Ohlson grows by 9 per cent

German garden market shrinks by 3.2 per cent in 2023

DIY stores in Italy generate 0.7 per cent more sales

38 000 visitors attend International Hardware Fair in Cologne

Tourism resurgence supports Thai Watsadu

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And the rodent lives on

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

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