Claudia Maurer, Director of Spoga+Gafa, gave an update on the status of this year's edition of the trade fair, which is being held under the motto ‘Design Gardens’, at a hybrid press conference yesterday. According to …
"Most important sourcing platform outside Asia"
Asia-Pacific Sourcing with more exhibitors and visitors
Asia-Pacific Sourcing in Cologne, which ended yesterday, recorded strong exhibitor growth: More than 800 companies from 16 …
Cost of house building
US trade association averts new tariffs on lumber from Canada
Softwood lumber from Canada will be exempt from new tariffs imposed by the regime in Washington until 2 April. This …
Building materials, plumbing and gardening in decline
DIY store sales in Italy down slightly in 2024
The Italian DIY market has shrunk slightly in 2024. The sales volume of DIY stores in Italy has decreased by 0.7 per cent to 6.2768 …
Continuation of “Local Heroes”
Obi launches advertising campaign simultaneously in nine countries
The German DIY group Obi has launched its first international advertising campaign, which is running …
Easy markets in South America
Cencosud founder Horst Paulmann has passed away
Horst Paulmann, the founder of the Chilean retail group Cencosud, has passed away. He died today, 11 March 2025, at the age of 89. …
11 to 13 June 2024
Global DIY Summit: Early bird phase ending
The early booking phase for the 11th Global DIY Summit, which will take place from 11 to 13 June 2025 in the MEO Arena in Lisbon, ends …
Relationship with the USA
Rona strengthens Canadian manufacturers with the ‘Well made here’ label
The conflict with neighbouring Canada sparked by the new US rulers has reached the home improvement industry…
Mylow and Magic Apron
US DIY retailers present their AI tools
Just in time for the spring season, Home Depot and Lowe’s are introducing their individual AI tools for customers. Both share a similar …
Four billion mark exceeded
DIY market in the Netherlands grows by 2.6 per cent
The DIY market in the Netherlands grew by 2.6 per cent last year and exceeded the 4 billion euro mark. This was reported by the …