spoga+gafa 2026 saw success in Cologne from June 22 to 24, 2026 with high international participation, the creation of strong business connections and a positive response to new formats. Driven by very positive feedback, changing supply and ordering cycles and …
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NHPA Updates Hardware Product Knowledge Courses
The average hardware store has thousands of SKUs, so it’s easy to see why anyone starting a job at a home improvement store could easily be overwhelmed. For many years, retailers have turned to the North American Hardware Association’s (NHPA) …
Read More »Root Awakening: How to Navigate Purchase Trends in Lawn, Garden and Outdoor Living
Provided by the Home Improvement Research Institute As 2025 unfolds, independent retailers in the lawn, garden and outdoor living sectors are facing a cautious, yet resilient, market. The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Q4 2024 Quarterly Homeowner Project Activity Tracker …
Read More »spoga+gafa Announces Garden Design Trends
The design and care of gardens is more diversified than ever, from innovative, multifunctional garden tools to environmentally-friendly care methods, from CO2 neutral and recycled products to the growing popularity of subsistence gardens. From June 16-18 2024, in Cologne, Germany, …
Read More »Beat the Heat With the Right Sprinklers
As the summer heat continues to climb, it can turn once vibrant gardens and lush lawns brown and sickly. Help your customers beat the heat by offering a variety of sprinklers designed to keep the garden watered and the lawn …
Read More »Light Up the Garden
Warmer weather means your customers are going to spend more time outside. Help keep their patios, gardens and backyards bright by offering unique and fun ways to light up their outdoor spaces. Solar Lightscaping offers individual and unique lights that …
Read More »Add Music to Their Outdoor Paradise
With the arrival of spring, customers spend more time outside, whether that’s on the patio, out in the yard or relaxing by a pool. One way they can spruce up their outdoor areas is with windchimes, a tradition that dates …
Read More »Jump Into Spring With Indoor Plants
From succulents to bamboo shoots, indoor plants are flying off shelves as customers strive to bring a breath of fresh air to their spaces. Add a little green to your store to get customers, from first-time plant owners to experienced …
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