Utilising synergies

Three French companies, Guy Noel, Tenexa and Richard, have joined forces under the umbrella of GTR Europe

Bathrooms: New products

DIY stores hold their own

Bathrooms are getting bigger and more luxurious in Germany, where “wellness” is becoming a growth area. The DIY retailers are also profiting from …

Diversified range

E. Zoll is a company that produces bathroom and all-round furniture (shelving, problem-oriented units, etc.) and is continually coming up with new ideas for both …

Collections for sale in DIY stores

After many years of caution with regard to the DIY retail sector Witex, the German manufacturer of laminate flooring, is now presenting the …

Parquet and laminate in demand

Whereas the sale of textile floor coverings has stagnated in recent years, parquet and laminate in particular belong to the segments of the flooring …

The ones with the kangaroo

Every year the Dutch com-pany Homemakers 76 supplies DIY stores with a good half-million units of flat-pack furniture

Professional level in DIY stores

The German company Schellenberg of Siegen makes this claim for its modern control and drive technology for DIYers

Own-label specialists

Frequently retailers and suppliers develop in parallel and together. This is the case where Praktiker and Ostendorf are concerned

A brand name’s 100th birthday

Caramba has progressed from expertise in rust removal to become a complete supplier of industrial chemicals for use in both workshop and industry

75 years of Bosch power tools

The success story of the Bosch power tools division began with the introduction of an electric hair clipper. Today the company is the market leader, …

Consistency of concept

Under the Color Expert brand name the Storch group already distributes a full range of tools for painters and decorators in many countries of Europe

Ambitious goal

A5 Industrie, the French manufacturer of presentational solutions for the retail trade, is aiming at market leadership in Europe

Single-source furniture programme

The intention is for a new overall concept, a high level of goods availability and attractive visual merchandising to help Inter Link further …