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…
Do it Best
The champion of independence
Dan Starr is CEO of Do it Best Group, the US hardware cooperative serving the most stores. How does he view the market, his country’s economic policy …
Organic growth of 11 per cent
Clas Ohlson starts the financial year with a quarterly increase
The Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson has started its 2026/2027 financial year, which began in May, with a quarterly …
Post-event report
Continuity in June
Fewer visitors and exhibitors, but nevertheless a positive assessment of Spoga+Gafa 2026. There were extensive discussions regarding the future dates.
International perspective has never been so easy!
Home Improvement Report Retail Worldwide 2025
The statistics report for the international DIY industry in collaboration with EDRA /ghin und HIMA.
It shows sales trends, location figures and floor space turnover of more than 600 distribution lines worldwide.