What should traditional bricks-and-mortar retailers know about this firm? An inside look at its growth and its future plans
Top Ten in Russia 2012
Ranking of the most important DIY retailers and builders' merchants in Russia
National/international brands: Orchestration at the POS
How does brand management function beyond national boundaries? The detailed version of a discussion with Achim Franck, …
Decidedly Swiss: the new Jumbo store near Bern
In its new store near Bern the Jumbo chain demonstrates how it intends to stand out against the competition, especially from …
Variations on peat
Mikskaar has been in the substrate business for nearly 20 years. The family-owned company is one of the biggest suppliers in Estonia
Eco-friendly and successful
The timber building industry in Estonia puts every effort into combining economic success with environmentally-friendly production methods
Estonian Woodhouse Association
The timber industry in Estonia constitutes around one-fifth of the manufacturing sector in this Baltic state. Germany is its second most important …
European paragons
In the aftermath of the financial crisis the economic data from the three Baltic States are signalling a positive environment for these quite differently …
The LED revolution
The retail sector expects energy prices to rise in the coming years. The state is seen as the main inflationary force here. Savings are to be achieved for the …
Sales on the rise worldwide
The current World DIY Report from FEDIYMA establishes a volume of € 391.7 bn for the year 2011
The full Obi – all or nothing
Company boss Sergio Giroldi wants to put corporate structures into practice. He is meeting with opposition from some franchisees
Concentration on timber
Norvik Timber Industries has developed into one of Latvia’s leading exporters of timber. The group is involved in all stages of the supply chain
Decidedly Swiss
In its new store near Bern the Jumbo chain demonstrates how it intends to stand out against the competition, especially from neighbouring Germany