Large formats win out

The large-format marketing channels are gaining more ground on the Netherlands DIY market. Their market share is expected to increase from 68 per cent in the year 2001 to just under 70 per cent this year. However, the significance of the big chains in the individual product categories turns out to be quite varied, according to a GfK survey.
Additional information about the general trend and developments in the paint/varnish and power tools product categories can be found at DIYglobal plus under the Trade topics heading (v. Other articles on this topic).