Duration of Bau in Munich to be shortened to five days
The duration of Messe Bau will be shortened from six to five days for future events. This was decided by Messe München after consultation with the board of trustees and the advisory board. The next world-leading trade …
“Trade shows are back with a vengeance"
Hardware fair 2024 on schedule, 2026 with new day sequence
The 2024 Hardware Fair will be above the level of 2022 in terms of space occupancy, organiser Koelnmesse said in respect …
MORE HALLS, MORE EXHIBITORS, MORE VISITORS
“Smooth start” to Spoga+Gafa
Larger and more international than ever before - that's how Stefan Lohrberg, director of Spoga+Gafa, had announced this year's fair. The influx of …
Global DIY Lifetime Award
Sergio Giroldi emphasises "Together"
Sergio Giroldi was presented with the Global DIY-Lifetime Award at a grand gala dinner in Berlin last night. Giroldi headed Obi as CEO for …
Brigitte Wittekind becomes Obi COO
Brigitte Wittekind becomes Obi COO
On August 1, Brigitte Wittekind was appointed to the executive board of Obi Group Holding SE & Co. KGaA. The 44-year-old will assume the …
Worldwide industry get-together in Berlin
Global DIY Summit tackles uncertainty - and visions
With more than 1 000 participants from 55 countries, the Global DIY Summit started its two-day congress programme in Berlin toda…
NEW EDRA/GHIN WORKING GROUP
Global initiative to tackle Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions
Edra/Ghin, the global trade associations for home improvement retailers, today launched a new joint working group to h…
Kick-off to the Global DIY Summit
Store tour heads for six showcase stores in Berlin
The Global DIY Summit 2023 kicked off in Berlin yesterday with a large store tour. The programme of lectures for the two-day …
EUR 2.5 mio for Angsa Robotics
Husqvarna invests in Munich-based start-up
Husqvarna Group, global manufacturer of outdoor power products, will invest EUR 2.5 mio in the Munich-based startup Angsa Robotics, the …
Online plus 9 per cent
Clas Ohlson grows by 3 per cent in 2022/2023
Swedish retail chain Clas Ohlson has reported sales of SEK 9.024 bn (EUR 774.5 mio) in its 2022/2023 financial year (May 2022 to April …