Do it Best Corp. has named a new director of international sales with its promotion of seasoned veteran Christian Parra, effective immediately. In his new role, Parra will lead a team of international sales professionals serving hardware retailers in more …
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spoga+gafa 2021 Postponed to August, Plans Hybrid Event
Due to the continuing uncertain situation regarding COVID-19, Koelnmesse has responded to the call by the green garden lifestyle industries and, for one year only, moved spoga+gafa—the world’s largest garden and lifestyle trade fair—to Aug. 8-10. Koelnmesse is working on …
Read More »Ace International Announces Expansion Into Mexico
Ace Hardware International Holdings, a subsidiary of Ace Hardware Corp., has announced plans to expand into Mexico. In a statement, the company notes Mexico has the 11th highest GDP in the world and one of the highest homeownership rates. Ace …
Read More »spoga+gafa 2020: Green, Trendy and Sustainable
Once again presenting all facets of the garden theme, spoga+gafa returns to Cologne, Germany from September 6-8, 2020. Over three days, around 2,200 exhibitors from 60 countries will present their innovations and new products to the trade audience. “The fact …
Read More »spoga+gafa 2020 to Highlight Sustainable Garden Trends
Buyers, importers, international sourcing agents and the top players of the global garden and outdoor living industry come together at spoga+gafa in Cologne, Germany, every year. See the trends that come from the world’s largest lawn and garden trade fair, …
Read More »spoga+gafa 2019 Highlights Urban Gardening Trends
For the first time in the event’s history, spoga+gafa featured a theme: City Gardening. More than 2,000 exhibitors brought their products to Cologne, Germany, Sept. 1-3 to show how they cater to people who are committed to creating green spaces …
Read More »U.S., China Impose Tariff Hikes
The U.S. and China, the world’s two largest economies, have both imposed tariff hikes on products entering their countries. The decisions came after the two countries were unable to finalize a trade deal, CNBC reports. Initially, the U.S. increased tariffs …
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