The opening of Lafiora saw Hornbach launch a new-style garden and pet centre. The positive sales figures achieved by the German garden market have proved tempting to the Bornheim-based company
Quality of life in one's own home
Altered perspective through Customer Monitor
Analysing the Customer Monitor has brought surprising results for the Zeus partners in Luxembourg
Growth of demand for windows
Overall building activity in Poland, Hungary and Slovenia is showing an upward trend. The window markets are also profiting from this situation
Certified timber in DIY stores
DIY groups have made a commitment to the environment. They offer timber with the FSC seal, a logo which they utilise as an efficient marketing …
On its way to the top
US cooperative Ace Hardware aims to become the world’s largest wholesaler and overtake current number one TruServ
Customers expect competent advice
Hagebau Austria has test shoppers visit its stores on a regular basis in order to be in a position to offer customers the best possible advice and…
Showing the goods in a new light
Hellweg has developed a new presentational concept for furnishing and décor that is designed to help customers find products matching their …
Repositioning of Focus
Having grown frenetically over recent years, the British Focus group has for the first time implemented a ware-house concept and is now eying up Europe as …
Nil German participation
Expansion of area despite declining sales
The year 2002 was in retrospect a poor one for the DIY sector in Germany. Nevertheless, despite a decline in space productivity, the DIY …
Europe: Consolidation of the window market expected in 2003
The European window market fell down to a level of 71,598 million window units in the year 2002, representing a net …
No end to growth in sight
The DIY market in the UK continues to exhibit the same high levels of growth which have characterised recent years
Hornbach expansions in the Netherlands
Nieuwegein is where Hornbach launched its sixth DIY store in the Netherlands. One more store is to be opened later this year as well
Competitive organisation
The British DIY market is dominated by three large DIY multiples. However, cooperative organisations like Home Hardware also position themselves …