The power of synergy

Eurobuy wants to reposition itself – and is open to new partners, especially from Germany

The background story

In addition to the classic do-it-yourself side, the home improvement market also includes a do-it-for-me element. A new survey records the activities of the …

Bye-bye, big box

Europe: Sales 2012 and first quarter 2013

European Home Centres: Like for like sales 2012 and first quarter 2013 – EDRA assessment

A giant regains its momentum

A quick statistical look at more than two dozen facts about the world's largest home center chain as of its 2012 year

“We are the benchmark”

Self is countering the current situation in Italy by means of reworking product assortments, opening up to the trade market and adding a new marketing format…

Russia among the top five

The total volume of the Russian DIY retail trade is now estimated at € 22.5 bn

Unusual tools

What began as a single unit is now a multi-national business comprised of more than 400 retail stores throughout the United States, as well as being a mail order and …

Strikingly octagonal

The newly renovated and extended Garden Piccolo Giardino garden centre combines innovative design with modern greenhouse construction

No fold, no twist

The problem of garden hoses kinking and twisting ended with the introduction of the NTS technology patented by Fitt. A great number of other innovations have …

Speedier stockturn of bestsellers

Italy’s distribution scene is characterised by a few big chains and a lot of local players. Tesa Italia adapts the parent company’s strategy to …

Stronger together

Nespoli has undergone restructuring after the acquisition of the German Noelle Group

The market is becoming increasingly European

Obi boss Sergio Giroldi on his company’s opportunities in Italy and that country’s special features

Slow upward progress

Obi intends to continue with expansion in Italy – but not overhastily. The goal is market leadership in the medium term