Lowe’s, in collaboration with b8ta, is testing a store-within-a-store concept for smart home products
Poland
Optimism despite certain threats
The DIY market in Poland is continuing to grow steadily – also in the coming years, according to the retail analysts at the market research …
Obi
The Myth of the Supplement
Christian von Hegel, a brand expert with a doctorate, sees himself as a scientist even as head of marketing at Obi. That makes it all the easier for him …
Bunnings
Up and running
In the home counties north of London, Bunnings is converting its first four pilot stores from Homebase to its own brand
The Japanese DIY market from 1990 to 2016
In their latest statistics, the Japan DIY Industry Association recorded 4 710 DIY stores at the end of 2016, 1.3 per cent more than …
Nexterio
New owners from Poland
Nexterio wants to grow in this country as well and is taking over the tile retail business from Stark Germany. The Polish specialist has a strong investor …
Germany
Optimistic forecast for 2017
After the collapse of Praktiker and Max Bahr, the German DIY market has picked up again. The industry grew in 2016 and is also expecting good figures…
Petrovich
Cool
In the north-west of Russia, Petrovich, the top dog, is testing its store of the future concept. So the retailer needs good service, smooth-running logistics and, of course, a…
Editorial
Innovative selling
Hungary
Satisfaction after all
Praktiker Hungary has been through tough times after the collapse of the German parent company. The brand continues in many East European countries – and is …
Central + Eastern Europe
Currency turbulence
Romania
Target is number two in the rankings
With the takeover of 15 of the former Baumax stores in Romania, Leroy Merlin has made a massive jump up the sales revenue ranking. The French …
Romania
Bright prospects
A high level of home ownership, a large DIY-savvy rural population and rising salaries are driving the Romanian home improvement market. It will also continue in …
Pricing
Trillions of data points
Andreas Gruß, Managing Director of Obi Poland, on price transparency and price trustworthiness
Pricing
The best price
Trade needs to master pricing. Today, that means software instead of gut instinct, demonstrated by the examples of The Home Depot Mexico and Obi Poland