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The French also get the green light from Spain

The French also get the green light from Spain

The government in Madrid agrees to the acquisition of Aki by Leroy Merlin

News9. April 2003

New international online service

New international online service

The publishing house of Dähne has set up yet another platform, PETglobal, to provide information about the pet and garden sector

News8. April 2003

DIY chains gain green market share

DIY chains gain green market share

The British market for garden products is worth around a hefty € 2.47 bn

News8. April 2003

High registration figure for Glee

High registration figure for Glee

Growth in exhibitor and visitor numbers recorded at the 2002 garden fair in Birmingham

News7. April 2003

Praktiker in western Hungary

Praktiker in western Hungary

The German DIY chain is opening its 14th Hungarian outlet

News4. April 2003

To Las Vegas with advisers

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

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

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

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

Mr. Bricolage aiming towards both south and east

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

News1. April 2003

And the rodent lives on

Obi

And the rodent lives on

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

Distribution

Optimistic

Sopro

Optimistic

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

Suppliers

Green Gets Under Your Skin

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

Optimistic

Sopro

Optimistic

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

Suppliers21. May 2026

A location that makes a statement

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

And the rodent lives on

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