The significance of price as a success factor in the do-it-yourself sector has increased noticeably in the last few years
New store growth
Last year the German DIY retailers realised far more than half of all their new openings at home, in spite of surplus floorspace and tough competition
New store layout
Ace Israel’s stores are undergoing a makeover. Certain product ranges which used to be stocked high up on the racking are now being grouped together in a type of …
The address for problem-solving
Last year saw the reorganisation of Nicovij, the Dutch cooperative buying organisation. Its maxim: Every member will benefit from combining their…
Expansion abroad
Sodimac, Chile's biggest DIY retailer, is going to further expand its international interests. The company already operates stores in Peru and Columbia, and e…
Trade fairs under scrutiny
Sylvia Herzog, DIY in Europe, Germany Managing Editor This year's International Hardware Fair/ Practical World will for the first time be opened to …
The world market in figures
The world DIY market achieved gross sales of € 400 bn in 2006, according to the latest world market report from Fediyma
Europe's DIY markets in figures
The DIY markets in the individual countries of Europe are performing in very different ways. While some markets are either stagnating or shrinking, …
Seasonal planning
Hardware and DIY retailing is more dependent on seasonal merchandising opportunities than almost any other form of retailing, and most retailers fully recognize …
Turnaround in DIY division
AVA’s DIY stores are expected to be able to produce a balanced result again by the end of the year. Figures for the second quarter bear vindicate this …
Focus on women
The Israeli Home Center chain of DIY stores has developed a new concept tailored to the aspirations of women
Continuing growth
The Italian DIY market is enjoying sustained rates of growth. The DIY retailers are going for continuing expansion, especially of floorspace
Pressing need for information
The biggest problem for Europe's consumers when undertaking DIY projects is not budgetary restraints but the time factor, according to the latest …
Shrinkage rates on the increase
Shrinkage is costing Europe’s retailers over € 29 bn. About two-fifths of these retailers are now going for source tagging their products, a…
Continuous expansion
Bunnings, the Australian DIY retail chain, has experienced steady growth over recent years and intends to go for further expansion during the current f…