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Ace Hardware reenters Indonesia after shortlived exit

Part 2

Ace Hardware reenters Indonesia after shortlived exit

Ace Hardware has been welcomed back to Indonesia with much flair and excitement. Posts on the return of the retailer have been flooding social networks, a sign that the brand retains its popularity in the country. Apart…

Distribution25. August 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

Gardening isn’t a question of square metres

Urban Gardening

Gardening isn’t a question of square metres

Urban gardening is hugely popular – across much of Europe. A study shows that for many people, it serves as a retreat from everyday city…

Distribution14. August 2026

Ace Indonesia, Part 2

A whole new ballgame: Ace’s brand equity strong, but not enough

The return of Ace Hardware to Indonesia has been met with much excitement in the country. The home improvement …

Distribution25. August 2026

Landgard appoints new Chief Restructuring Officer

Implementation of the "Nova" programme

Landgard appoints new Chief Restructuring Officer

The German producers’ co-operative Landgard has reached its first milestones in its reorganisation under the "Nova" programme and …

Garden25. August 2026

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Topic focus

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

Building a culture of agility and speed

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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Wilcon posts double-digit sales growth in the first six months

Five new stores opened, three more slated for 2026

Wilcon posts double-digit sales growth in the first six months

Cheaper products, along with the strong overall performance of mature stores, provided strong …

Distribution21. August 2026

Logistics à la française

Dachser

Logistics à la française

The global logistics provider’s industry-specific solution, Dachser DIY Logistics, is also tailored…

Distribution11. August 2026

Ace Hardware reenters Indonesia after shortlived exit

after Roughly one and a half years

Ace Hardware reenters Indonesia after shortlived exit

For 29 years, global home improvement giant Ace Hardware dominated the Indonesian home improvement …

Distribution20. August 2026

Ace Indonesia, Part 2

A whole new ballgame: Ace’s brand equity strong, but not enough

The return of Ace Hardware to Indonesia has been met with much excitement in the country. The home …

Distribution

Efficient and synergistic

Selit

Efficient and synergistic

Manufactured at various sites across Europe, Selit’s solutions share a common goal: to make it as …

Suppliers

Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'

Aveve

Moving away from 'one-size-fits-all'

In Bornem, the garden centre chain Aveve has unveiled its new shop concept, with which the parent …

Garden