Sales on the rise worldwide

The current World DIY Report from FEDIYMA establishes a volume of € 391.7 bn for the year 2011

The full Obi – all or nothing

Company boss Sergio Giroldi wants to put corporate structures into practice. He is meeting with opposition from some franchisees

Concentration on timber

Norvik Timber Industries has developed into one of Latvia’s leading exporters of timber. The group is involved in all stages of the supply chain

Decidedly Swiss

In its new store near Bern the Jumbo chain demonstrates how it intends to stand out against the competition, especially from neighbouring Germany

Enough to do in 2013

Data from the US market

The performance of the three types of retailers comprising the hardlines industry/hardware stores, home centers and consumer-oriented lumber/building …

Bricostore's third Croatian store

The third Croatian store of French retailer Bricostore, which is located in Zagreb, provides proof of the company’s understanding of merchandise …

Nova Linia's new concept

Nova Linia has begun to convert its DIY stores in Ukraine to a new format. Decorative products are playing a greater role than previously

 The first billion

The Turkish hardware industry is growing its exports faster than the competition from the Far East

Strong in Turkey

Having taken over the activities of the Turkish Is¸ik Group in the fields of adhesives, sealants and PU foams, Soudal has clearly improved its position in the …

Consumption-oriented young people

Of the countries where the Austrian DIY retailer Baumax operates, Turkey has the biggest population and the greatest geographical area. The …

Bazaar version of B&Q

The European market leader Kingfisher is involved in the Turkish market through its Koçtas¸ joint venture

Originally Turkish

Tekzen is the original Turkish DIY retailer and the only one that operates with 100 per cent capital from the country. Expansion is leading to Irak, among other …

More than borderline

Turkey is located on the periphery of Europe but is currently at the centre of the expansionist efforts of some DIY retail groups. It is not just “Europe’s …