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Floriculture wants to become ‘greener’

Plant protection

Floriculture wants to become ‘greener’

In floriculture, 83 percent of companies are aware of the environmental impact of the plant protection products they use, according to a recent trend report by Royal Flora Holland. According to the report, a large …

Garden17. December 2025

Rona converts its last stores to Rona+

Larger professional departments

Rona converts its last stores to Rona+

Canadian DIY group Rona is converting a further ten locations to its Rona+ concept. These are the last ten conversions. They include one …

Distribution16. December 2025

The Russian DIY market is shrinking

Housing construction in decline

The Russian DIY market is shrinking

The Russian DIY market is in crisis. After initial signs in the spring, it declined in the second half of the year. This is according to author …

Distribution16. December 2025

Myplant&Garden returns for its tenth edition

More space, more international

Myplant&Garden returns for its tenth edition

Myplant & Garden has made a number of changes for its upcoming tenth edition. Among other things, the exhibition space will be …

Events16. December 2025

Cyber attack on Leroy Merlin

Customer loyalty programme

Cyber attack on Leroy Merlin

The French DIY chain Leroy Merlin has been the victim of a hacker attack. According to numerous newspapers and the industry service Zepros, the attack …

Distribution15. December 2025

Home Depot connects Influencers with home improvement enthusiasts

Creator Portal

Home Depot connects Influencers with home improvement enthusiasts

Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced the launch of the Home Depot Creator portal, …

Distribution12. December 2025

Castorama provides online support for repairs

Spare parts and advice

Castorama provides online support for repairs

French DIY chain Castorama has launched two new websites designed to promote sustainability through repair and longer product use. At …

Distribution11. December 2025

Clas Ohlson increases sales by 7 per cent

Six months

Clas Ohlson increases sales by 7 per cent

The Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson reported identical sales growth rates for the second quarter (August to October) and the entire first…

Distribution10. December 2025

Hornbach: Sales growth slows, earnings decline

Third quarter

Hornbach: Sales growth slows, earnings decline

Although the German Hornbach Group increased its sales in the third quarter, it expects earnings to decline. Based on preliminary …

Distribution9. December 2025

Sánchez moves from Brazil to Leroy Merlin Italy

Adeo Group

Sánchez moves from Brazil to Leroy Merlin Italy

Leroy Merlin Italia has a new boss. Ignacio Sánchez Villares is moving within the Adeo Group from Leroy Merlin Brazil to Italy as …

Distribution9. December 2025

“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Obi

“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Obi has restructured its purchasing department in order to fully leverage its strength across …

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

“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Obi

“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Obi has restructured its purchasing department in order to fully leverage its strength across …

Distribution3. February 2026

Industry gathering in Athens

Greece I

Industry gathering in Athens

The 16th DIY & Home Improvement Conference offered insights into the Greek market – informative…

Distribution29. January 2026

The desire for togetherness

BHB

The desire for togetherness

BHB Managing Director Peter Wüst summed up the BHB Congress with the terms “innovation, change, …

Distribution27. January 2026