Russian market on the move

Big box or small format? International companies or nationwide chains? DIY or building materials? Real stores or online shops? Some of the current …

Black diamonds

South Africa’s new and increasing black middle class is driving demand for home improvement products. So most retailers expect the sector to continue to improve

Growth on the fringes of the desert

In Morocco the local Bricoma DIY chain has overtaken the French Mr. Bricolage Group and announced its next new opening

Rather restrained

Consumers in Europe are continuing to invest in their homes. But they are getting more cautious

Forza Italia

Self has worked itself up to third place in the Italian DIY retail scene in just four years. Neighbourhood stores and medium-sized sales areas play a key role

Tightly run

As many as 650 talks between suppliers and retailers were held on the highest level at the seventh Euro-Mat Forum

Innovation, please!

That spring feeling

Dary, an Egyptian DIY retailer, is going for expansion in this country on the Nile. However, the revolution has delayed the opening of two new stores

More war than peace

Although the Russian market is experiencing double-digit growth again in the wake of the financial crisis, the battle for market share is becoming more bitter, …

European home centres January - April 2012

Sales growth rates like for like in 23 European countries

DIY-Lifetime Award for Karlheinz Essl

Unusual: a German prize is awarded to an Austrian DIY pioneer

The Japanese DIY market

Sales and numbers of stores including growth rates

A bit of an anomaly

The Vancouver Tool Corporation manufactures all its products in Canada. Its latest innovation has now been introduced to the European market

Basketball and composters

Lifetime operates the biggest blow-moulding facility in North America. New lawn and garden products are being launched for the new season