Ranges of accessory products contribute greatly to customer footfall. More could often be made of them, given the right scene setting. The DIY stores have increased their market share
Premiere in Paris
France is getting a new garden trade fair. The first Jlee will be staged in June 2004
Americans happy to do home maintenance
A survey reveals that repair and maintenance jobs are no longer exclusively a male preserve
Extremely competent
American homeowners know a great deal about home care, are extremely competent at handling key maintenance tasks and would appear to be doing a good job of …
Uniform trade fair brand
Distrirama and Stocklots & Volume Goods are being transformed into Tradexpo
Best quarter in comparable terms
From September to November 2003 Hornbach increased sales by a total of almost 16 per cent
Changeover of Öbau members to Hagebau and Obi
The future of Andreas Pilliczar is uncertain. Öbau is to become the second marketing line at Hagebau Austria
Most expansive retail segment
The UK DIY and garden market grows by five per cent this year
UK: DIY retailer market shares 1998-2003
Market shares of B&Q, Homebase, Focus Wickes and others
The first Flooring Russia
More than 3 250 visitors went to Moscow to attend the flooring trade fair
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