Latest news from the home improvement and garden industry

First meeting in Europe

Members of the Worldwide DIY Council to meet in Barcelona in early December

News26. June 2003

More than 30 per cent of earnings achieved abroad

Hornbach showing strong growth after recovering from last year’s drop in profits

News25. June 2003

Second hall for textile fair

Fifth “Heimtextil Rossija” in Moscow gets more space for this year’s exhibition

News24. June 2003

DIY outlets up almost ten per cent on previous year

But building materials trade causes overall deficit: Hagebau Austria in the current year

News23. June 2003

Gardencenter Tour at Gafa

As part of the peripheral programme available at Gafa, DIY in Europe together with Mix and Köln-Messe invite visitors and exhibitors to have a closer look…

News20. June 2003

Soon a purely DIY group

Kingfisher will be parting from its Kesa electrical division following the group’s general meeting in July

News18. June 2003

Reduced growth rates

Although Spain’s manufacturers of tiles have stepped up their export output, the level of profit is going down

News17. June 2003

A German Englishman in Chicago

John W. Herbert will be speaking at the meeting of the Worldwide DIY Council on the eve of the National Hardware Show

News16. June 2003

Safety in the home

Hagebau Austria is expanding its range by adding products that ensure the safety of children

News16. June 2003

Markedly traditional structures

There are only two DIY retail chains in the home improvement market in Israel. The traditional hardware outlets account for the greater part of …

Distribution16. June 2003

Debate in Germany

The leaflet remains – for now

The printed brochure, still an important advertising medium for the DIY industry, is under pressure…

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Tesa

Innovation, sustainability, brand strength

Tesa is introducing new product ranges and investing in its brand - ‘extremely successfully’, says …

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BHB Garden Summit

Responsible gardens need responsible people

After last year's rollercoaster ride, the BHB came together with around 150 decision-makers from …

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Debate in Germany

The leaflet remains – for now

The printed brochure, still an important advertising medium for the DIY industry, is under pressure…

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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

Nexterio

New owners from Poland

Nexterio wants to grow in this country as well and is taking over the tile retail business from …

Distribution15. October 2024

First meeting in Europe

More than 30 per cent of earnings achieved abroad

Second hall for textile fair

DIY outlets up almost ten per cent on previous year

Gardencenter Tour at Gafa

Soon a purely DIY group

Reduced growth rates

A German Englishman in Chicago

Safety in the home

Markedly traditional structures

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The leaflet remains – for now

Innovation, sustainability, brand strength

Responsible gardens need responsible people

The leaflet remains – for now

The Myth of the Supplement

New owners from Poland