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Industry index documents the strain caused by uncertainties
Ambiente, Christmasworld, Creativeworld
Industry index documents the strain caused by uncertainties

Above all, global uncertainties, rising production and procurement costs, as well as tariffs and trade restrictions, are placing increasing pressure on companies operating in the sectors relevant to the Ambiente, …

Suppliers17. September 2026
Kitchen furniture dominates the market
DIY InternationalKitchen furnishings
Kitchen furniture dominates the market

This is the conclusion reached by IFH Cologne. The management consultancy Titze, on the other hand, has observed high demand for accessories …

Suppliers7. September 2026
Holcim acquires Fermacell
Building materials
Holcim acquires Fermacell

Holcim has signed an agreement to acquire Fermacell from James Hardie Industries plc. Fermacell is a supplier of wall and floor covering solutions with …

Suppliers25. August 2026
Efficient and synergistic
Selit
Efficient and synergistic

Manufactured at various sites across Europe, Selit’s solutions share a common goal: to make it as easy as possible for customers to create beautiful and …

Suppliers14. August 2026
Accuracy is key
OMS Retail
Accuracy is key

In a market that is undergoing restructuring and fighting for every margin point, the focus is shifting from sales floor space to the details of stock. Yet it is …

Suppliers13. August 2026
DIY is becoming a lifestyle trend
Kwasny
DIY is becoming a lifestyle trend

Spray paint specialist Kwasny is responding to a changing customer base with trendy, more sustainable and user-friendly products.

Suppliers12. August 2026
Inspiration for the retail sector
Frogtape
Inspiration for the retail sector

Kip gave a positive assessment of his Frogtape brand’s appearance at this year’s Global DIY Summit in Amsterdam. The adhesive tape supplier …

Suppliers11. August 2026
Understanding Europe’s garden markets
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.

Suppliers10. August 2026
Understanding local needs, delivering at scale
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…

Suppliers10. August 2026
Liqui Moly warehouse in Ukraine destroyed in attack
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 …

Suppliers6. August 2026
The first of its kind
WD-40
The first of its kind

The WD-40 Company Limited is launching an Ecolabel-certified multi-purpose lubricant in Europe.

Suppliers5. August 2026
Vusion acquires In-Store Media
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…

Suppliers4. August 2026
X Tool comes to Europe
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 …

Suppliers30. July 2026
Changing rules of the game
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 …

Suppliers29. July 2026
Varta files for insolvency, excluding Consumer Batteries
DIY International"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. …

Suppliers28. July 2026
DIY Buyers' Guide
DIY Buyers' Guide
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Deep insights, facts & figures
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The Masterplan store
DIY InternationalObi
The Masterplan store

More franchising, more professional business, more beavers – in short, more customer experience: …

Distribution
Kitchen furniture dominates the market
DIY InternationalKitchen furnishings
Kitchen furniture dominates the market

This is the conclusion reached by IFH Cologne. The management consultancy Titze, on the other hand…

Suppliers
Anything but pessimistic
DIY Internationalgerman garden Retail sector 
Anything but pessimistic

Obi’s Head of Purchasing, Jochen Ludwig, speaks at this year’s IVG Forum Gartenmarkt. He says: ‘The…

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The Masterplan store
DIY InternationalObi
The Masterplan store

More franchising, more professional business, more beavers – in short, more customer experience: …

Distribution11. September 2026
Modern home improvement retailing pioneer Ace Home Center Vietnam finds its footing
DIY InternationalSix years after a pandemic-ridden start
Modern home improvement retailing pioneer Ace Home Center Vietnam finds its footing

No one could have predicted that 22 November 2019 would end up being one of the worst possible …

Distribution10. September 2026
Staying liquid
DIY InternationalConsumers
Staying liquid

Financial savings are the main reasons why Europeans are opting for water-saving solutions. The …

Distribution9. September 2026