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28,000 visitors at Spoga+Gafa

Around 28,000 trade visitors from 113 countries took part in the world's largest garden and BBQ trade fair from 16 to 18 June. 1,800 exhibitors from 66 countries presented their products at the event for the global …

Events20. June 2024

DIY Retail Legacy Award for Cosimo Fadda

"I 'm a very simple person"

Cosimo Fadda is the first winner of the DIY Retail Legacy Award. The award was presented to him yesterday evening at the 10th Global DIY Summit in Rome…

Events13. June 2024

Bricofer, Leroy Merlin, Obi, Tecnomat

Summit tour leads to very Italian and international formats

At the start of the 10th Global DIY Summit yesterday, a group of 350 congress participants learned about the Italian …

Events12. June 2024

Paint, finishing & facade

In the most beautiful colours

The FAF trade fair has taken place again after five years - finally, according to exhibitors and visitors, in Cologne. The reactions were extremely …

Events12. June 2024

Spoga+Gafa

2023 + X

This year's edition of Spoga+Gafa, the world's largest garden and BBQ trade fair, is just around the corner from 16 to 18 June. diy spoke to trade fair director Stefan …

Events5. June 2024

Early bird discount until end of May

International Hardware Fair Italy returns to Bergamo

The International Hardware Fair Italy is returning to Bergamo on 8 and 9 May 2025 for a second edition, according to a press …

Events22. May 2024

Director Spoga+Gafa

Stefan Lohrberg leaves Koelnmesse

Stefan Lohrberg, who is responsible for Spoga+Gafa as director at Koelnmesse, is leaving the trade fair organiser. However, he will still …

Events21. May 2024

Lichtwoche Sauerland

Sustainable illumination

Environmental aspects in lamp production and the trend theme of nature were the dominant topics at Lichtwoche Sauerland.

Events20. May 2024

Light + Building

Smart, economical living

The lighting and building technology industry is working on solutions that make the …

Events17. May 2024

EuroCIS

When shopping carts recognise thieves

Cash payments are out and new payment methods are becoming more diverse, while AI is also being used more and more. And cyber security is …

Events13. May 2024

Spoga+Gafa

The great green responsibility

Under the theme “Responsible Gardens”, Spoga+Gafa will focus on the social responsibility …

Events9. May 2024

IDDMIB

Turkey is recommended for nearshoring

The Association of Turkish Exporters of Metal Goods had its own stand in Cologne. It relies on the arguments of proximity, infrastructure, …

Events6. May 2024

10th Global DIY Summit

Scope 3 one of the main topics at DIY Summit in Rome

The Edra/Ghin Scope 3 Task Force, which was launched last year, will be one of the main topics at this year's Global DIY Summit…

Events3. May 2024

Review

Sustainability preoccupies everyone

This year's International Hardware Fair in Cologne was a showcase for environmentally friendly solutions. Also in focus: the appearance at the …

Events29. April 2024

Frankfurt Trade Fair

Three trade fairs, one stop

For the international consumer goods industry, a visit to the trade fair alliance consisting of Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld is …

Events2. April 2024

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Scope 3

Putting the plan into action

As some of the world’s leading retailers confirm their commitment, Jamie Pitcairn, Corporate …

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Tesa

Innovation, sustainability, brand strength

Tesa is introducing new product ranges and investing in its brand - ‘extremely successfully’, says …

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BHB Garden Summit

Responsible gardens need responsible people

After last year's rollercoaster ride, the BHB came together with around 150 decision-makers from …

Garden

Scope 3

Putting the plan into action

As some of the world’s leading retailers confirm their commitment, Jamie Pitcairn, Corporate …

Distribution20. November 2024

Debate in Germany

The leaflet remains – for now

The printed brochure, still an important advertising medium for the DIY industry, is under pressure…

Distribution28. October 2024

Obi

The Myth of the Supplement

Christian von Hegel, a brand expert with a doctorate, sees himself as a scientist even as head of …

Distribution21. October 2024

28,000 visitors at Spoga+Gafa

"I 'm a very simple person"

Summit tour leads to very Italian and international formats

In the most beautiful colours

2023 + X

International Hardware Fair Italy returns to Bergamo

Stefan Lohrberg leaves Koelnmesse

Sustainable illumination

Smart, economical living

When shopping carts recognise thieves

The great green responsibility

Turkey is recommended for nearshoring

Scope 3 one of the main topics at DIY Summit in Rome

Sustainability preoccupies everyone

Three trade fairs, one stop

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Putting the plan into action

Innovation, sustainability, brand strength

Responsible gardens need responsible people

Putting the plan into action

The leaflet remains – for now

The Myth of the Supplement