Edra wants to block the EU Late Payment Regulation in Brussels
The European DIY association Edra is currently working intensively with its representation in Brussels to block the EU Late Payment Regulation planned by the European Commission in its current draft. Edra’s criticism is…
Big differences between countries
European purchasing power increases by 5.8 per cent in 2023
In 2023, Europeans have a total of around 12.1 trillion euros at their disposal to spend on food, housing, services, …
-14 per cent in the third quarter
High sales decline at Byggmax slows to some extent
Sales of the Swedish DIY group Byggmax were down by 13.8 per cent in the third quarter compared with the same quarter last year. …
Markus Pieters
New Bauhaus boss in the Netherlands
Bauhaus in the Netherlands has a new managing director. The national company is now headed by Markus Pieters (58), reports Dutch trade magazine …
Consumer Goods Fairs
Aylin Fless takes over as head of Marketing Multimedia & Data
There is a new executive at Messe Frankfurt: Aylin Fless has taken over as head of marketing in the Multimedia and …
AFEB
Spain could avoid recession in construction
In Spain, it is expected that the crisis in the construction sector prevailing in many European countries will not affect the country. …
Low demand hits sales
Slight minus at Gardena
Sales at the Gardena Division, Husqvarna Group's consumer business, fell 5 per cent in the third quarter to around SEK 2.287 bn (about EUR 196.54 mio), the …
VDG thrilled about confirmation
ICGA Congress to be held in Germany in 2026
Germany will host the International Garden Centre Congress (IGCC) in 2026, the International Garden Centre Association (IGCA) has …
Study
Dynamics in cross-border marketplaces in Europe
In 2022, the total cross-border e-commerce market in Europe, including the UK, Switzerland and Norway, was worth EUR 265 bn …
UP 5.7 PER CENT
Ingka Group accounts for most of Ikea's turnover
Inter Ikea Systems B.V., owner of the Ikea concept and global franchisor, today announced total Ikea retail sales for the 2023 …