2013 saw a boost to the housing market as mortgage lending improved and house prices rose in some geographical regions, helped in part by the UK …
Turkey - Euromonitor International
DIY still a novelty
The infancy of the Turkish DIY market means there is room for growth, says Cruz del Barrio, head of home and garden research at Euromonitor International. But …
Greece - Diy industry
Home improvement and energy
In these times of instability, the Greeks are now caring more for their houses and apartments. The DIY industry is feeling the change
Web stores
Not products, but stories
What DIY retailers, who would like to set up a web store, can learn from colleagues from other retail sectors and countries
Europe
Tough times for bathroom furniture
The market in Europe has been declining for years. At the moment only the German speaking countries are managing a recovery. DIY stores play a …
Retailers in the US
Two kinds of customers
An examination of retailers in the US serving professional customers and end consumers
Do it Best
Search for greater efficiency
The US wholesaler Do it Best is testing an innovative order-picking software system in its latest distribution centre
Screwfix
Professional or DIY enthusiast?
Screwfix’s catalogue store concept for DIY products has now arrived in Germany
Obi
Huge investment
Sochor has opened the biggest Obi store in Vienna on one of the most highly frequented streets in the Austrian capital
Hagebau
It’s all about brand
In its anniversary year Hagebau has focused more on the future than on its past
Ottimax
Brand with impact
There is a new player on the Italian market: The first Ottimax store has opened in Olbia, Sardinia
Bulgaria - Praktis
“We open new stores”
Up to now, Praktis has been the only domestic DIY store operator in Bulgaria. Proprietor Lyuben Milchev talks about the situation in the country and his plans
European Home Report
DIY is sexy
… and helps save money: The European Home Report from Kingfisher informs about the attitudes, desires and skills of the consumers in nine countries