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A look into a typical shopping centre in downtown Suzhou.

A viewpoint from the team at Daley Hub.

Nils Kernchen, former platform developer for DIY and garden marketplace, Mano Mano in Germany and the UK joins Daley Hub.

Daley Hub has been making a study of how well – or not – marketplaces can deliver strong sales of a ‘new thing’.

“When a brand as big as Homebase exits the market, then every other retailer playing in some, or all the same categories ought to benefit...

China is at a fascinating crossroads. On one side, slowing growth, a shrinking population, and declining house prices paint a challenging picture. On the other, half a million scientists are working on breakthroughs in AI, batteries, and EVs — areas where China already leads the world. It’s a real yin-and-yang moment: decline and discovery, shadow and light. The big question is — can innovation become China’s true growth driver?

Insights from the Global DIY Summit 2025

Is the online marketplace killing new products? Clive Daley and Nils Kernchen take a look

A view from Clive Daley of UK agency, Daley Hub, the specialist advisor for global brands entering the UK DIY and garden market. In ...

Clive Daley shares the importance of sharing meal... In Asia, face-to-face meetings aren’t just polite—they’re essential. A visit to a...

The relationship between China and Taiwan is often highlighted in global headlines, raising questions about potential conflict,...

Our Lean Manufacturing Expert Paul Rumbell explains what Kaizen is all about. Paul has over 20 years experience in Lean Manufacture...

The UK DIY market is facing mounting pressures, from shifting consumer priorities and rising business costs to global trade tensions. Yet, opportunities remain for those who adapt. In this article, Clive Daley, founder of Daley Hub, explores the current highs and lows, offering insight into how suppliers can navigate challenges and seize new growth, both in the UK and across Europe.

Clive Daley   reports from Suzhou, China. As the 90-day pause on inflated tariffs nears its August 12 expiry, optimism in China and the...

Struggling with rising UK business rates in 2025? Get expert cost mitigation strategies from a global retail veteran to cut inefficiencies and unlock growth.

DIY and Home Improvement Market - Year in Review...hows it been for you?

Wheels of change are already in motion if you know where to look. And power players such as climate change concern, political support,...

Bringing the entire garden industry together once again! If you have not already heard of Spoga Gafa it s an international trade fair...

A tried and tested interview question if ever there was one. Chances are you've been asked it. You might have even asked it yourself....

Daley Hub's Key Takeouts.... Wow, wow wow!! What a show, what an atmosphere, what a great family feeling this event has achieved over the...