Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

President and CEO

Lotta Lyrå leaves Clas Ohlson and goes to Södra

Clas Ohlson boss Lotta Lyrå is leaving the Swedish retail company. She will still be performing her duties as president and CEO until 4 December 2020. She will then go to Södra where she will also be taking over this …

News8. June 2020

Despite temporary lockdown

AllHome’s sales rise by 42 per cent in the first quarter

Philippine home improvement retailer AllHome's first quarter-income rose by 30.4 per cent despite the closure of …

News8. June 2020

Denmark

8 per cent growth for Bygma A/S

The Danish Bygma Group's sales grew by 6.2 per cent to DKK 8.3899 bn (EUR 1.1255 bn) in 2019. Bygma A/S increased its sales by 8.1 per cent to DKK 6…

News4. June 2020

Expansion in 2019

AllHome increases sales by nearly 70 per cent

The Philippine home improvement retailer AllHome doubled its net income in 2019 on the back of aggressive expansion and a rise in …

News4. June 2020

FMB

Home improvement store sales in France: -61 per cent in April

The French spent April entirely subject to the lockdown conditions on account of the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, …

News3. June 2020

Increased need for communication

#stayathome: DIY International offers manufacturers a platform for special concepts

Because suppliers from the DIY and garden market have an increased need to communicate on …

News3. June 2020

Spanish trade fair

Eurobrico confirms October dates with a pledge

The Spanish trade show company Feria de Valencia is adhering to the dates of 6 to 8 October for Eurobrico 2020. This has been …

News2. June 2020

Belgium

DIY, Pro & Garden moved forward to January

The Belgian trade show DIY, Pro & Garden will take place much earlier than previously next year on 25 and 26 January 2021 at its …

News2. June 2020

From home office to home improvement

Consumers take on more DIY projects due to coronavirus

The coronavirus crisis has prompted many consumers to spend more time on home improvement projects. This has now also been …

News29. May 2020

Two weeks after England and Wales

Scottish garden centres are also allowed to open again

In Scotland, garden centres are allowed to open again from today, 29 May 2020. This was announced by the Scottish government …

News29. May 2020

Debate in Germany

The leaflet remains – for now

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

Distribution

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

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

Nexterio

New owners from Poland

Nexterio wants to grow in this country as well and is taking over the tile retail business from …

Distribution15. October 2024

Lotta Lyrå leaves Clas Ohlson and goes to Södra

AllHome’s sales rise by 42 per cent in the first quarter

8 per cent growth for Bygma A/S

AllHome increases sales by nearly 70 per cent

Home improvement store sales in France: -61 per cent in April

#stayathome: DIY International offers manufacturers a platform for special concepts

Eurobrico confirms October dates with a pledge

DIY, Pro & Garden moved forward to January

Consumers take on more DIY projects due to coronavirus

Scottish garden centres are also allowed to open again

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The leaflet remains – for now

Innovation, sustainability, brand strength

Responsible gardens need responsible people

The leaflet remains – for now

The Myth of the Supplement

New owners from Poland