Obi, the DIY market leader in Germany, has opened its 53rd DIY store in Italy. According to information from Bricomagazine, a specialist publication, the store features a sales area of 7 500 m², 2 800 m² of which is dedicated to the garden section. It is located in Tavagnacco in the north-east of the country and carries a product offer of some 50 000 items.