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40th IPM: 36,000 visitors despite rail strike

Climate plants among the top themes

40th IPM: 36,000 visitors despite rail strike

The 40th edition of IPM is history: despite the nationwide rail strike, around 36,000 trade visitors came to Messe Essen from 23 to 26 January 2024 to find out about and order innovations in the exhibition categories of…

Events31. January 2024

Do it + Garden positions itself as a "specialist store for homemade joie de vivre"

Migros in Switzerland

Do it + Garden positions itself as a "specialist store for homemade joie de vivre"

The Swiss DIY chain Do it + Garden, which is part of the Migros retail group, has reopened one of…

Distribution30. January 2024

Screwfix now has 20 stores in France

Kingfisher Group

Screwfix now has 20 stores in France

The British trade-oriented retail chain Screwfix has opened three more branches in France and now operates 20 shops there. Two new openings …

Distribution30. January 2024

Wickes’ sales steady in 2023

Great Britain

Wickes’ sales steady in 2023

The British DIY chain Wickes almost maintained its turnover in 2023. According to a trading update from the company, sales were down 0.3 per cent on …

Distribution29. January 2024

40th IPM opens in Essen

Focus on climate and sustainability

40th IPM opens in Essen

The 40th edition of the International Plant Fair IPM kicked off yesterday in Essen. Until Friday, 26 January 2024, more than 1,400 exhibitors from 43 …

Events24. January 2024

Gardena boss Pär Åström to leave the company in June

Husqvarna Group

Gardena boss Pär Åström to leave the company in June

Pär Åström, president of the Gardena division of the Swedish Husqvarna Group, is leaving the company. His last day of work …

Garden23. January 2024

Clas Ohlson increases the planned number for 2024

13 new openings

Clas Ohlson increases the planned number for 2024

Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson has announced three more planned openings for 2024, bringing the total to 13, including a store in …

Distribution22. January 2024

Brico Dépôt opens another compact store

France

Brico Dépôt opens another compact store

The French chain Brico Dépôt has opened a second test store in its new compact format. The new location in Vierzon has a sales area of 1 000…

Distribution19. January 2024

Bangladesh is the twelfth market for Mr. DIY

Malaysian Chain

Bangladesh is the twelfth market for Mr. DIY

Bangladesh is officially the twelfth market of Malaysian home improvement chain Mr. DIY. The website of Mr. DIY Bangladesh has …

Distribution18. January 2024

Switzerland, the Netherlands and Italy above average

Different trends for bathroom furniture

Switzerland, the Netherlands and Italy above average

The bathroom furniture market in Europe has defied the problems caused by Covid-19, war, high inflation and material …

Suppliers16. January 2024

Putting the plan into action

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

Responsible gardens need responsible people

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

Putting the plan into action

Scope 3

Putting the plan into action

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

Distribution20. November 2024

The leaflet remains – for now

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

The Myth of the Supplement

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