A GfK survey from May 2006 indicates that 83 per cent of European consumers want to be able to help themselves easily to goods before making up their mind to buy
Turning Maxibrico into Weldom
The French Schiever Group, which has 30 DIY stores, is joining the Domaxel buying organisation with its Weldom trading brand
Imports only within limits
The Italian DIY format Brico Italia follows a carefully thought-out growth policy, stocks an exacting range of branded products and is not keen on …
Home Depot and the Chinese market
China is the next international target for Home Depot’s expansion. The company has bought Home Way, with which it has had a relationship since it …
Market launch in Romania
Austrian market leader Baumax has started up in this new EU member country by opening two new DIY superstores at once. The goal is price and market …
The Danish market – heavenly harmony?
Troels R. Klausen, DIY in Europe, DenmarkYou might well think so, in view of the positive figures. Whether figures for the sector or for…
Growth for Obi, especially abroad
Parent company Tengelmann is talking about a record result for Obi in the 2005/2006 financial year (to 30 April 2006)
Between contentment and fear of the future
Metro Group publishes first pan-European study on private consumption
The “Celtic Tiger” moves ahead
The Irish DIY market continues to grow at a vigorous rate. The strong economy forms a firm base for committed DIY retailers, offering further …
Tough conditions
Trading conditions continue to be difficult for DIY retailers in Britain. A variety of other factors have combined to worsen the already existing fact of market …
Will Sears survive?
Some observers are of the opinion that the very existence of America's largest and most successful retailer is in jeopardy
Problematic consumer debt
Andrew Ross, DIY in Europe UKThere are reasons for cautious optimism about the future course of the DIY market in the United Kingdom. It has undoubtedly …
B&Q launches solar panels and wind turbines
Early October will see B&Q take its environmental commitment a step further with the launch of solar panels, wind turbines, …
Competition in another form
Hardware and DIY retailers in the USA are now offering one-dollar merchandise in order to improve store traffic and sales
Growth for garden tools
In 2005 the European market for electric garden tools experienced growth in both volume and value, as ascertained by Bosch Research