Industry News & Market Trends

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – Gaze, a pioneering Seoul-based startup, has unveiled the Gaze Mirror, an innovative AI-powered device aimed at promoting better eye health in the digital age. Introduced at CES 2025, the smart mirror leverages advanced facial and eye-tracking technology to monitor user habits and provide personalized recommendations to help prevent eye fatigue and strain associated with prolonged screen use.

Innovating Preventive Eye Care Through AI

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 14, 2025 – OFYR is celebrating a decade of redefining outdoor cooking with the unveiling of its Exclusive Anniversary Collection, blending iconic design with advanced functionality to elevate the al fresco culinary experience for the next generation of users and professionals.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 13, 2025 – The Industrieverband Garten (IVG) e.V. has announced new leadership within its Profigartenbau (PGB) division, signaling a renewed strategic direction in representing Germany’s professional horticulture suppliers across national and international markets.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 13, 2025 – The Industrieverband Garten (IVG) e.V., representing over 150 companies in Germany’s horticulture and garden supply sector, has responded positively to the CDU-SPD coalition agreement, while calling for swift and comprehensive implementation to support industrial and environmental progress.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 13, 2025 – The Industrieverband Garten (IVG) e.V. is set to welcome approximately 200 decision-makers from the green industry to its IVG Garden Party powered by spoga+gafa, taking place on June 25, 2025. The event will be hosted during the internationally recognized garden lifestyle trade fair, spoga+gafa, held at Koelnmesse from June 24 to 26, 2025.

A Strategic Industry Gathering at the IVG Stand

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 12, 2025 – The BHB (German DIY, Building and Garden Trade Association) has released its Q1 2025 sales figures, showing a decline across the D-A-CH region — yet industry leaders are cautiously optimistic, with positive signals emerging from April and high hopes pinned on the upcoming garden season.

Q1 Sales Slide Amid Tough Comparisons and Economic Headwinds

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 12, 2025 – As the green industry gathers for the landmark 10th edition of the BHB GardenSummit on June 26, the event promises to once again set the standard for strategic dialogue, market analysis, and actionable insights within the gardening and DIY retail sectors.

This year’s summit aligns perfectly with spoga+gafa in Cologne, providing industry leaders with a unique opportunity to conclude their fair visit with a compact, high-value program of executive-level learnings, trend forecasting, and premium networking.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 13, 2025 – German grill brand BURNHARD is set to make a bold statement at Spoga+Gafa 2025 with the launch of its new modular gas grill, GRANT. Designed for flexibility, durability, and performance, GRANT exemplifies BURNHARD’s strategy to position itself as a consumer-focused innovator and challenger brand within the global BBQ market.

Strategic Market Positioning at a Global Industry Event

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 13, 2025 – KETTLER Home&Garden has emerged as a clear frontrunner in Germany’s garden furniture market, earning top honors in several independent consumer studies over the past four weeks. Recognized for excellence across categories such as customer satisfaction, durability, and overall quality, the brand continues to strengthen its position in the competitive outdoor living segment.

Multiple Awards Reinforce Market Leadership

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 13, 2025 – spoga+gafa 2025, the world’s leading garden and BBQ trade fair, has announced "Design Gardens" as its central theme, highlighting the transformative role of design across all segments of outdoor living and garden product innovation.

This strategic focus underscores the fair’s commitment to showcasing how intelligent design influences both aesthetics and functionality in the garden industry—from smart tools to stylish furnishings—and reflects broader lifestyle and sustainability trends.