Germany will host the International Garden Centre Congress (IGCC) in 2026, the International Garden Centre Association (IGCA) has announced - 14 years after the last ICGA Congress in the Cologne/Bonn area. President …
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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 …
Rona
Dick’s Lumber acquires Zy Tech Building Systems
Dick’s Lumber, a banner of Canadian home improvement retail group Rona, has completed the acquisition of Zy Tech Building Systems, a…
Koelnmesse
Sebastian Hein appointed new director of the International Hardware Fair
Sebastian Hein will be the new director of the International Hardware Fair and Asia-Pacific Sourcing. On 1 …
USA
Heidi Petz becomes CEO of Sherwin-Williams
US paint manufacturer and distributor Sherwin-Williams has announced a change at the top. As of 1 January 2024, Heidi Petz (48) will …
Auto-Store in Kallo
Katoen Natie has new order-picking system for Intergamma
Belgian logistics service provider Katoen Natie has commissioned a new storage system for Dutch DIY group Intergamma at its…
Prices mostly stable
Spanish manufacturers expect growth this year
The vast majority of Spanish manufacturers of DIY products expect to close 2023 with year-on-year sales growth. Almost four-fifths of …
“From China to America by way of Europe”
New Home Improvement Report published
The new Home Improvement Report Retail Worldwide is out. Produced as the result of close collaboration between the global retail and …
Southeast Asia
Bangladesh seems to be Mr. DIY’s next expansion target
Malaysian retail chain Mr. DIY is preparing for its market entry into Bangladesh. A Linkedin account and Facebook page have …