A new “green” store in Austin is competing with two giant home centre chains. Its four basic concepts are health, sustainability, performance and corporate responsibility
The Canadian home improvement market
Four retailers divide up more than half of the Canadian home improvement market between them. Lowe’s has been thoroughly involved since 2007 as…
Germans abroad
German DIY retailers had 793 foreign DIY superstore locations in 2011
Strong growth for German DIY stores in 2011
Last year saw strong growth in terms of retail area and sales for the 20 biggest DIY companies and their stores both at home and abroad…
Quality Assurance Tips for Foreign Buyers in China
The mistakes most frequently made when sourcing goods in China – and how to avoid them
Investing is in
In the face of crisis the Austrians are putting their money into home and garden. To the benefit of the DIY stores
The new must
The economic situation in Greece is catastrophic. What does that really mean for the DIY market?
A green alternative
The Swiss DIY market leader Coop Bau + Hobby is making a name for itself with an ecologically orientated range of products
A family business par excellence
For ten whole generations and 360 years the Neuhofer family has been working with wood
When the home market is full up
Hagebau intends to press ahead with the group’s international involvement. The focus here is on Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg
Investing is in
In the face of crisis the Austrians are putting their money into home and garden. To the benefit of the DIY stores
Working on the image
Hymer Leichtmetallbau wants to further strengthen both image and brand. Now the intention is to hone its profile, which is summed up by the new slogan, “Trust …
Surprise takeover by takeover target
The Hellweg outlets and the Baywa DIY stores have been united under the same roof since 1 January 2012
A practical way?
REACH, the European Union’s regulation on chemicals, has provided much material for discussion in the DIY industry as elsewhere. We invited EDRA to comment on t…
Communication is everything
The Italian DIY industry reflected on customers and their requirements at the Brico Day event