DIY Projects

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 23, 2025 – German home improvement lovers have a new reason to celebrate. Sonderpreis Baumarkt, one of the fastest-growing discount hardware store chains in the country, has officially joined the German DIY Retail Association (BHB). This move not only strengthens the network of retail members to 25 but also brings BHB’s market coverage to an impressive 98 percent across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 8, 2025 - BHB-GardenSummit: Where Strategy Meets Sustainability

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 29, 2024 - The second day of the BHB DIY Retail Congress 2024 continued its exploration of current trends and developments within the home improvement, building, and gardening sectors. With a focus on practical, operational approaches, the event offered seven interactive masterclasses where participants engaged in lively discussions and knowledge sharing.

Celebrating a Lifetime of Achievement

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 26, 2024 - The BHB (Handelsverband Heimwerken, Bauen und Garten e.V.), the leading trade association for DIY, building, and gardening in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, held its Annual General Meeting today in Bonn. The meeting saw the election of two new board members, marking a shift in leadership for the association.

New Faces on the Board

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 10, 2024 – The 15th IVG Garden Market Forum, held on November 5th, 2024, at the Maritim Hotel in Düsseldorf, brought together around 250 participants from the green industry to explore the multifaceted role of gardens in today's world.

Themed "Garden Connects," the forum emphasized how gardens have evolved beyond mere green spaces to become hubs for hobbies, recreation, and social connection.

Industry Insights and Trends

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 29, 2024 – The German DIY industry associations are breathing a sigh of relief as the European Commission proposes a 12-month delay in the implementation of the Entwaldungsfreie Lieferkettenverordnung (EUDR), or Deforestation-free Supply Chains Regulation. This postponement provides much-needed preparation time for businesses grappling with the complexities of the new regulation.