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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 Peter Teipel attributes this to the poor general conditions, particularly the bad weather at the…

Garden11. March 2024

GfK figures 2023

DIY stores in Italy generate 0.7 per cent more sales

DIY stores in Italy achieved a slight increase in sales in 2023. Their sales increased by 0.7 per cent to EUR 5.289 bn compared…

Distribution8. March 2024

Back to the old rhythm

38 000 visitors attend International Hardware Fair in Cologne

The International Hardware Fair in Cologne, which ended yesterday, was able to significantly increase its visitor …

News7. March 2024

Thailand

Tourism resurgence supports Thai Watsadu

The hardline segment of multinational conglomerate Central Retail Group (CRC) managed to brush away economic cobwebs to end 2023 on a …

Distribution7. March 2024

Japan

Kohnan nine-month sales up 8 per cent

Kohnan, a Japanese home improvement retailing chain that also has a presence in Vietnam and Cambodia, reported a slight increase in its net s…

Distribution6. March 2024

Thailand

DoHome ends 2023 with stagnant sales

Promotions to celebrate its 40th anniversary could not do much to help Thai home improvement retailer DoHome in 2023, when sales staggered …

Distribution6. March 2024

BHB confident for 2024

German DIY retail sales down 3.1 per cent in 2023

The DIY trade in Germany ended 2023 with a 3.1 per cent drop in sales. The sales volume totalled EUR 21.24 billion. On a …

Distribution4. March 2024

2023 ranking of the top 8

Bauhaus is the new DIY market leader in Germany

Bauhaus has replaced Obi as the market leader in the German DIY market. According to estimates by Dähne Verlag, the DIY chain's …

Distribution4. March 2024

Radu Oniga

New country manager of Hornbach in Romania

Hornbach, the third largest DIY chain in Germany, announced at the start of the new financial year on 1 March 2024, Radu Oniga will take …

Distribution1. March 2024

World's leading trade fair for carpets and floor coverings

The “Big Four” at Domotex Middle East

After 13 years, Domotex Middle East is returning to Dubai: from 23-25 April 2024, the trade fair at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) will …

Events1. March 2024

Scope 3

Putting the plan into action

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

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

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

German garden market shrinks by 3.2 per cent in 2023

DIY stores in Italy generate 0.7 per cent more sales

38 000 visitors attend International Hardware Fair in Cologne

Tourism resurgence supports Thai Watsadu

Kohnan nine-month sales up 8 per cent

DoHome ends 2023 with stagnant sales

German DIY retail sales down 3.1 per cent in 2023

Bauhaus is the new DIY market leader in Germany

New country manager of Hornbach in Romania

The “Big Four” at Domotex Middle East

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