Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

To Las Vegas with advisers

A new body made up of representatives from the industry is advising the “new” National Hardware Show

News4. April 2003

First member in Lithuania

The Rubicon retail group takes its four DIY stores into ZEUS, the German cooperative

News3. April 2003

In the Wyevale format

The British garden centre group has refurbished most of its former Country Gardens outlets

News3. April 2003

Subject: The Chinese market

At the Hong Kong Houseware Fair the head of B&Q China will speak on current developments

News2. April 2003

Mr. Bricolage aiming towards both south and east

The French cooperative is currently conducting negotiations in Czechia, Slovakia and Tunesia

News1. April 2003

Local gains from globalisation

Opportunity for private labels: in the future retailers will still need local procurement

News31. March 2003

Fair in Taiwan

The Taipei International Hardware & DIY Show points to international support

News28. March 2003

Expansion for Bunnings

The Australian DIY multiple currently has 253 outlets

News27. March 2003

Contributory programme in Chicago

International Hardware Week will accompany the National Hardware Show

News26. March 2003

Brico Group openings

Early April will see the inauguration of a store in Cartagena, and three more openings are planned

News25. March 2003

France

Cautious French

French DIY stores recently saw a 4.3 percent drop in sales – and thus proved to be quite resilient…

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Out of the silo mentality

Sustainability is multifaceted. This is all the more true at the Storch-Ciret Group when you …

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IPM Essen

Plant Power at IPM Express

This year, IPM Essen will be offering new formats on the subject of plants. In addition, the hall …

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Storch-Ciret

Out of the silo mentality

Sustainability is multifaceted. This is all the more true at the Storch-Ciret Group when you …

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France

Cautious French

French DIY stores recently saw a 4.3 percent drop in sales – and thus proved to be quite resilient…

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Italy

Committed to tradition

In Italy, the segment of cooperatives and independent retailers is relatively strong. In terms of …

Distribution2. September 2025

To Las Vegas with advisers

First member in Lithuania

In the Wyevale format

Subject: The Chinese market

Mr. Bricolage aiming towards both south and east

Local gains from globalisation

Fair in Taiwan

Expansion for Bunnings

Contributory programme in Chicago

Brico Group openings

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Cautious French

Out of the silo mentality

Plant Power at IPM Express

Out of the silo mentality

Cautious French

Committed to tradition