Garden

British garden centre chain

Dobbies closes ten locations and sells two

The British garden centre chain dobbies can carry out the restructuring it applied for in September. The restructuring plan was approved by the Court of Session in Scotland. It provides for the closure of ten locations…

Garden12. December 2024

Van Schilfgaarde will be succeeded by Bootsma

The CEO of Royal Flora Holland is stepping down

Steven van Schilfgaarde is stepping down as CEO of Royal Flora Holland (RFH) at his own request at the end of this year. The …

Garden26. November 2024

Former European head of Weber

German industry honours Hans-Jürgen Herr

The German DIY and gardening industry is honouring Hans-Jürgen Herr, who was at the helm of Weber-Stephen in Germany and Europe for many …

Garden30. October 2024

Savings of around 43 million euros

Husqvarna plans further cost reduction measures

The Husqvarna Group is launching further cost-cutting and profitability initiatives in response to difficult market conditions and …

Garden23. October 2024

Third Quarter 2024

Gardena sales fall by double digits

Gardena's net sales fell by 11 per cent to SEK 2.037 bn (approx. EUR 178 mio) in the third quarter of 2024, as reported by the Swedish parent …

Garden23. October 2024

Successor to Pär Åström

Maha Elkharbotly is the new President of Gardena

Gardena is getting a new boss at the turn of the year: Maha Elkharbotly has been appointed President of the Gardena Division and …

Garden18. October 2024

In future under the Stanley brand

Wolf-Garten divests itself of power tools

The German manufacturer Wolf-Garten is divesting its power tools and will focus on hand tools, fertilisers and seeds in future. In future…

Garden6. September 2024

German garden tool supplier

Al-Ko Gardentech is taken over by Chinese manufacturer Daye

The German garden tool supplier Al-Ko Gardentech is to be taken over by the Chinese manufacturer Ningbo Daye Garden …

Garden6. September 2024

1.5 million orders

Production of the Euro Plant Trays has started

Production of the first Euro Plant Tray (EPT) model started on schedule in August 2024 and the first orders have already been …

Garden30. August 2024

BHB Garden Summit

Responsible gardens need responsible people

After last year's rollercoaster ride, the BHB came together with around 150 decision-makers from the garden industry for the 9th Garden …

Garden5. August 2024

First half year + second quarter

Gardena records small minus

Gardena's sales fell by 4 per cent to SEK 8.98 billion (EUR 778 million) in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year. This was …

Garden18. July 2024

Galaxus survey

Gardening in Europe: Who plants, harvests and tends the most?

Three out of four people in Europe garden, half of whom spend more than two hours a week planting, harvesting, mowing …

Garden9. July 2024

Replacement for Pär Åström

Claus Andersen becomes interim president of the Gardena Division

Claus Andersen becomes interim president of the Gardena Division Husqvarna Group, the parent company of Gardena, …

Garden4. June 2024

Boomex

40 years of Boomex: success "made in Germany"

For four decades, Boomex has stood for quality and innovation in the field of lighting products. Headquartered in Essen, the company …

Garden28. May 2024

Weather and politics

German garden market shrinks by 3.2 per cent in 2023

The garden market in Germany shrank by 3.2 per cent year-on-year to a volume of EUR 19.7 bn in 2023. Industry expert Klaus …

Garden11. March 2024

Home Improvement Retailers Worldwide

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Tesa

Innovation, sustainability, brand strength

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

Suppliers

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

Home Improvement Retailers Worldwide

800 pages of industry knowledge

The data collection Home Improvement Retailers Worldwide was published under a new name and in a …

Distribution16. December 2024

Poland and Indonesia

Mr. DIY moving to localise look of stores?

Malaysian retail group Mr. DIY started to incorporate local elements in its outlets in Poland and …

Distribution12. December 2024

Dähne Verlag

So many DIY stores

Anne Plein-Alt spent two and a half decades observing the German and international market for the …

Distribution9. December 2024

Dobbies closes ten locations and sells two

The CEO of Royal Flora Holland is stepping down

German industry honours Hans-Jürgen Herr

Husqvarna plans further cost reduction measures

Gardena sales fall by double digits

Maha Elkharbotly is the new President of Gardena

Wolf-Garten divests itself of power tools

Al-Ko Gardentech is taken over by Chinese manufacturer Daye

Production of the Euro Plant Trays has started

Responsible gardens need responsible people

Gardena records small minus

Gardening in Europe: Who plants, harvests and tends the most?

Claus Andersen becomes interim president of the Gardena Division

40 years of Boomex: success "made in Germany"

German garden market shrinks by 3.2 per cent in 2023

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