Kip gave a positive assessment of his Frogtape brand’s appearance at this year’s Global DIY Summit in Amsterdam. The adhesive tape supplier particularly appreciated the opportunity to exchange ideas with existing and …
Compo
Understanding Europe’s garden markets
How do Europe’s garden markets differ? Compo CEO Stephan Engster provides an overview of common trends and local characteristics.
Color Expert
Understanding local needs, delivering at scale
Nikolai Joerß (Sales Director DIY DACH/BENELUX/Poland), Vera Mikosch (Head of Sales Spain/France) and Philipp Escher (Head of Product…
No injuries
Liqui Moly warehouse in Ukraine destroyed in attack
Liqui Moly’s Ukrainian warehouse in Kyiv has been hit and completely destroyed in a Russian attack. The German lubricant …
WD-40
The first of its kind
The WD-40 Company Limited is launching an Ecolabel-certified multi-purpose lubricant in Europe.
REtail Media
Vusion acquires In-Store Media
Vusion, a provider of AI-powered digitalisation solutions for brick-and-mortar retail, is acquiring In-Store Media (ISM), an in-store retail media c…
New headquarters in Düsseldorf
X Tool comes to Europe
X Tool is set to open a European headquarters near Düsseldorf in September 2026. The provider of laser equipment for metalworking emphasises that this move …
Private Labels in European DIY
Changing rules of the game
Own-brand products aren’t the problem, says Fiorella Origlia; being replaceable is. The former buyer at Adeo and Kingfisher knows what the retail sector …
"Still an industry of the future"
Varta files for insolvency, excluding Consumer Batteries
Varta AG, based in Ellwangen (Germany), has filed an application to open insolvency proceedings under self-administration. …
Fully automated warehouse
Fischer opens logistics centre in Spain
Fischer has built a new logistics centre in Spain. The German fastening specialist emphasises that the logistics infrastructure increases …
Einhell turnover slightly above previous year
In the first half of 2026, Einhell achieved consolidated turnover that was slightly above the previous year’s figure. For the second …
For professional equipment
Stihl and Kärcher launch battery alliance
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG and Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG have announced the launch of their joint battery alliance. The aim of …
Tesa
Measurably sustainable
Sustainable practices are evident in many areas at Tesa: through the reduction of materials used, work on closed-loop systems, and the reduction of emissions.
Official importer
Liqui Moly establishes subsidiary in China
With the establishment of its tenth overseas subsidiary, Liqui Moly aims to further drive forward its growth strategy. The German …
Kip
Global campaign for perfect paint edges
Frogtape aims to strengthen its brand presence worldwide. One measure involves expanding and optimising the product range. Another is …