Italy’s DIY stores catch up

The DIY sector in Italy is still continuing on its growth curve. The DIY and building stores achieved sales of just under € 3 bn in 2008, which represents an improvement of 4.8 per cent. This is revealed by a BHB/GfK report, which surveys DIY stores with a minimum covered sales area of 1 000 m². The months of April and May recorded some of the highest sales figures, each enjoying double-digit rates of growth. Per-capita spend came to € 48 in 2008, which amounts to a € 2 increase.