Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

EUR 2.5 mio for Angsa Robotics

Husqvarna invests in Munich-based start-up

Husqvarna Group, global manufacturer of outdoor power products, will invest EUR 2.5 mio in the Munich-based startup Angsa Robotics, the Swedish group has announced in a press release. The investment is primarily aimed …

Garden14. June 2023

Online plus 9 per cent

Clas Ohlson grows by 3 per cent in 2022/2023

Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson has reported sales of SEK 9.024 bn (EUR 774.5 mio) in its 2022/2023 financial year (May 2022 to April …

Distribution12. June 2023

Purchasing alliance

Groupe BMR from Canada is a new member of Arena

The home improvement purchasing group Arena has a new member from Canada. Groupe BMR, a subsidiary of Sollio Groupe Coopératif, has …

Distribution9. June 2023

Garden sales 20 per cent down

6 per cent increase for Dutch DIY stores in the first quarter

DIY stores in the Netherlands finished the first quarter of 2023 with a 6.1 per cent increase in sales compared with …

Distribution6. June 2023

June show

Second edition of Expo DIY - Smart Green Home in Bucharest

The second edition of Expo DIY 2023 - Smart Green Home will take place on 28 and 29 June in the Romanian capital Buchares…

Events6. June 2023

“Statistik Baumarkt + Garten 2023” published

Third year of crisis: new diy statistics under the sign of inflation and war

The new edition of the German “Statistik Baumarkt + Garten 2023” was published at the end of May. …

Distribution5. June 2023

40th International Plant Fair

IPM celebrates anniversary with new slogan

The IPM International Plant Fair will be taking place for the 40th time at Messe Essen from 23 to 26 January 2024 - and will be …

Events2. June 2023

Operational by autumn

Kingfisher France and Mr. Bricolage set up purchasing company Unio

Kingfisher France, the French subsidiary of the British DIY group, and the French franchise group Mr. Bricolage …

Distribution1. June 2023

Shift in consumer spending

AllHome sales down almost 11 per cent in the first quarter

Philippine home improvement retailer AllHome Corp. saw revenues fall 10.9 per cent in the first quarter as it noted a …

Distribution31. May 2023

AFEB survey

Spanish DIY manufacturers expect growth in 2023

Spanish manufacturers of DIY products are optimistic about the year 2023, at least that is how a survey by their association AFEB …

Distribution31. May 2023

Obi

“Many suppliers will be delighted”

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

Distribution

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers

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

Siro

Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

Suppliers24. February 2026

Obi

“Many suppliers will be delighted”

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

Distribution3. February 2026

Greece I

Industry gathering in Athens

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

Distribution29. January 2026

Husqvarna invests in Munich-based start-up

Clas Ohlson grows by 3 per cent in 2022/2023

Groupe BMR from Canada is a new member of Arena

6 per cent increase for Dutch DIY stores in the first quarter

Second edition of Expo DIY - Smart Green Home in Bucharest

Third year of crisis: new diy statistics under the sign of inflation and war

IPM celebrates anniversary with new slogan

Kingfisher France and Mr. Bricolage set up purchasing company Unio

AllHome sales down almost 11 per cent in the first quarter

Spanish DIY manufacturers expect growth in 2023

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“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Drill-free mounting

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

Drill-free mounting

“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Industry gathering in Athens