Home Depot will increase its investment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to a total of USD 4 mio in 2023 by introducing an expanded range of community projects and career resources for students as…
For the next three years
Marco Orlandelli is the new Made4DIY president
During its general assembly in the Province of Rimini, the Made4DIY consortium elected Marco Orlandelli (CEO of Orlandelli S.r.l.) as…
Per capita expenditure down
German ornamental market at pre-pandemic level
The German market for flowers and ornamental plants in 2022 failed to match the pandemic record years of 2020 and 2021, but settled …
From January 2023
Aveve launches new online shop for garden and pets in Belgium
Belgian retailer Aveve launched a new online shop with items from the garden, pets and food sectors in early January …
Garden centres in Germany maintain pre-pandemic level in 2022
Independent garden centres in Germany turned over 8 per cent less last year than in 2021, although the latter was, …
Poland
Leroy Merlin opens Gigamarket in Warsaw
Leroy Merlin has opened a new Gigamarket with a retail area totalling 15,000 sqm on the site of a former Tesco shop in the Warsaw area. …
Agreement concluded
International Hardware Fair Italy and Edra cooperate
The International Hardware Fair Italy and Edra/Ghin, the international DIY association, have agreed on a strategic cooperation …
After a two-year absence
Domotex shines with internationality
After the Domotex floor covering fair had to be cancelled for two years in a row due to the pandemic, the physical fair returned this year at …
Switzerland
Migros speciality stores down 6.7 per cent
The speciality stores of the Swiss Migros Group, including the Obi and Do it + Garden brands, experienced subdued consumer demand in 2022…
2023 ranking
Ace Hardware ranked as one of the top 10 franchises in the world
Ace Hardware has secured a spot in the top 10 franchise business opportunities in the world for 2023, according to …