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-1.3 per cent in 2025

US industry starts the year on a positive note after a decline

The DIY and building materials sector in the US has started 2026 with an increase in turnover. In January and February, the sector generated sales of USD 66.448 bn (EUR 56.502 bn), an increase of 3.1 per cent compared …

Distribution21. April 2026

Segway

Navimow robotic mowers remain number one worldwide, according to Euromonitor

For the second year running, Segway Navimow is the world’s number one in terms of retail volume for …

Suppliers21. April 2026

Spoga+Gafa

Press Conference Under the Palms

Shorter distances, a revised hall layout, and more: Spoga+Gafa continues to refine its concept.

Events7. April 2026

A 70-year career

John Herbert celebrated his 85th birthday

John Herbert celebrated his 85th birthday last Saturday, 18 April 2026. The founder and managing director of the international DIY trade …

Distribution20. April 2026

Rebranding as Obi Advertising

Obi expands its retail media business

Obi is on the verge of taking further major steps in its retail media business and its international expansion. This year, all stores in the …

Distribution17. April 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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-1.3 per cent in 2025

US industry starts the year on a positive note after a decline

The DIY and building materials sector in the US has started 2026 with an increase in turnover. In …

Distribution21. April 2026

Climate change

Figures dictated by the weather

Climate change has arrived in the home improvement sector – at least, that’s how the sector figures…

Distribution29. April 2019

A 70-year career

John Herbert celebrated his 85th birthday

John Herbert celebrated his 85th birthday last Saturday, 18 April 2026. The founder and managing …

Distribution20. April 2026

OMS Retail

OMS Retail digitizes stores

With ESL and digital in-store services, the workload on the sales floor can be reduced – creating …

Distribution

Siro

Drill-free mounting

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

Suppliers

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

US industry starts the year on a positive note after a decline

Navimow robotic mowers remain number one worldwide, according to Euromonitor

Press Conference Under the Palms

John Herbert celebrated his 85th birthday

Obi expands its retail media business

Building a culture of agility and speed

Tariffs and other adversities

The industry today. And in the future.

US industry starts the year on a positive note after a decline

Figures dictated by the weather

John Herbert celebrated his 85th birthday

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OMS Retail digitizes stores

Drill-free mounting

Green Gets Under Your Skin