German DIY retailers optimistic

BHB, the German DIY Retailers’ Association, expects that the full year 2010 will bring real sales growth of 2.8 per cent for the DIY stores in Germany. According to a press statement, it looks as though the month of November, which went very satisfactorily, will be rounded off by a good December as well. The association expects the hot topics for DIYers in 2011 will not only include home improvement jobs but also bigger projects requiring a greater investment, such as renovations to make a property more energy-efficient or senior-friendly.