The length of time customers spend in stores is on the decline. Which is yet another reason why it is increasingly important to have an effective in-store sales approach
Information online
The pressure is on for DIY retailers and manufacturers to find new channels of communication. Earlex believe they have found the answer with QR codes
Warm, soft and quiet
Egger’s presentation featured a new cork flooring product as well as extra long laminate boards. New-build projects were also on the agenda
Easy to use, perfect results
A classic in home improvement stores: tesa, now turning 75
Positive market disengagement
Roto acts as a builders’ supplier on difficult terrain. However, through improving its services and delivery capacity the company has been able to …
Stock availability
Toolstream provides its customers with a range of over 5 000 products
In Marco Polo’s footsteps
The Liqui Moly brand has become firmly established in the marketplace, not only in Germany but all over the world
DIY for increased prosperity
DIY courses are enjoying growing popularity in Mexico, a country which is still young in terms of do-it-yourself. Participants learn skills with which …
Not so distant shores
The Strait of Taiwan should no longer act as a barrier between China and Taiwan in the future. This is the intention behind a new agreement that is rated as …
“A question of prestige“
Bosch Power Tools launched its powered garden tools on the Indian market in mid-2010. In the following interview Frank Toma, Managing Director Lawn and …
The innovation factory
3M’s key expertise lies in making science-based discoveries utilizable for a wide variety of different applications. This includes the home improvement market
Expansion with care
The Ukrainian DIY chain Nova Liniya is pursuing a safe growth strategy in a market with a great deal of potential
The bath as a source of fitness
Bathroom fittings are much influenced by the “wellness” movement, with generous bath systems and multifunctional showers
PVC windows gaining ground
In 1999 again more windows were sold in Europe than the previous year. However, the market in Germany was stagnant
Concrete management news
The UK supplier, Belle Group, is introducing new concrete management products aimed at both professional builders and experienced DIY enthusiasts