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Virtual Make It Zero Supplier Summit on 18 March

The global industry initiative Make It Zero is hosting a virtual Make It Zero Supplier Summit on 18 March 2026. Not only are retailers and manufacturers already participating in the initiative invited, but also anyone …

Events19. February 2026

Austria

Würth Hochenburger joins Hagebaumarkt franchise system

The Austrian group Würth Hochenburger joined the German Hagebaumarkt franchise system with its eight DIY stores on 1 January …

Distribution19. February 2026

Greece II

Barbecues too, carpets only in winter

The two DIY store chains in Greece, Praktiker and Leroy Merlin, reflect their history and their parent companies. Both are committed to the …

Distribution20. January 2026

Purchasing, private labels, concepts

Slovenian DIY chain Merkur becomes Hagebau partner

The Slovenian DIY chain Merkur is a new patner in the Hagebau. With 24 locations of its own, the retail company is the largest …

Distribution19. February 2026

Koelnmesse Italia and Collins cooperate

Hardware Fair in Bergamo integrates Buyer Point

Koelnmesse Italia is cooperating with Italian trade publisher Collins and its industry event Buyer Point for the International …

Events18. February 2026

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Europe

Kingfisher/Edra

Building a culture of agility and speed

Virtual DIY-Summit

Tariffs and other adversities

Global DIY Summit

The industry today. And in the future.

Topic focus

Europe

Kingfisher/Edra

Building a culture of agility and speed

Thierry Garnier, CEO of Kingfisher and President of Edra/Ghin, has given another interview to DIY …

Distribution11. July 2025

Virtual DIY-Summit

Tariffs and other adversities

Events23. September 2025

Global DIY Summit

The industry today. And in the future.

Distribution11. July 2025

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Consumer electronics

Hagebau Retail and Euronics join forces for joint purchasing

German Hagebau Retail and Euronics Deutschland eG are entering into a purchasing partnership for …

Distribution17. February 2026

United Kingdom

Market under cost pressure

Retailers and manufacturers in the UK are facing the same challenges, says strategy consultant …

Distribution18. July 2025

Switzerland

Coop DIY chain Jumbo grows despite smaller floor space

The Swiss DIY chain Jumbo achieved sales growth of just under 1.8 per cent in 2025, despite the …

Distribution17. February 2026

Obi

“Many suppliers will be delighted”

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

Distribution

FN Neuhofer

Moving forward in big steps

“FN Neuhofer goes America”: That was the latest major step taken by the Austrian wood specialist, …

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

Virtual Make It Zero Supplier Summit on 18 March

Würth Hochenburger joins Hagebaumarkt franchise system

Barbecues too, carpets only in winter

Slovenian DIY chain Merkur becomes Hagebau partner

Hardware Fair in Bergamo integrates Buyer Point

Building a culture of agility and speed

Tariffs and other adversities

The industry today. And in the future.

Hagebau Retail and Euronics join forces for joint purchasing

Market under cost pressure

Coop DIY chain Jumbo grows despite smaller floor space

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“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Moving forward in big steps

Top DIY stores close gardening sections