New allocation of roles

Results point to consumer recovery

The DIY division of Massmart, South Africa’s biggest retailer, increased sales by more than 13 per cent

An in-depth look at Home Depot

The following information summarizes the position of Home Depot today

Top ten global garden trends 2010

The second annual Global Garden Report from Husqvarna and Gardena has identified ten global gardening trends. Top three trends include the kitchen…

Impressions of the 1st European Home Improvement Forum

More photos from Vienna

Welcome to the club

The Bricorama group is breaking new ground in the French marketplace: discounts for holders of a store card – for which a fee is payable

UK retailers nervous about the future

With regard to the UK at the present, the only trend seems to be that there is no trend

“A new way of doing business”

The 1st European Home Improvement Forum, which was held in Vienna on 10 and 11 June 2010, offered a packed programme over a full one and a half days. …

Great activity abroad

It is the French distributors, after the Germans, who account for the greatest amount of growth on the international scene

B&Q to launch a new small store format

The company intends that the more compact size will open up market towns and smaller catchment areas

A positive occupation

Pest control products belong to a category that motivates many customers to visit a store. However, many leave without a purchase. Results of a cross-border …

Small is beautiful

B&Q: search for new markets and launch of a new small store format

Nervous about the future

Building products, environment, gardening and, of course, price competition – the UK’s DIY retailers have a lot on their plate

Castorama on Mickey’s doorstep

Castorama presents its 101st store with an unusual façade and a service offer that is also out of the ordinary