Complex signals

A look at the American DIY market 2009

As the world begins recovering from the great recession period it has been enduring, a close look at its largest DIY market, the United State…

Expansion in the Philippines

DIY chains like Ace und Do It Best are planning new openings and conversions in 2010

Classes for a new generation of DIYers

Research carried out by B&Q reveals that young people in Britain lack practical skills and DIY knowledge. The British DIY retailer now …

DIY – cool in the UK again?

UK consumers are once again showing more interest in their homes, to the benefit of DIY retailers, who are reporting sales increases

Analysing the diversified American marketplace

In America hardware, tools and many of the other products stocked as basic merchandise by home centres, hardware stores and lumber or…

From chain to  pipeline

The philosophy of Dachser DIY-Logistics maintains that, while a tightly linked value chain is good, an unbroken pipeline is even better. Their …

Ongoing refurbishment of BHV Rivoli

This major Parisian department store is carrying on with the process of refurbishment. It has now reopened the third floor, which is dedicated …

Bricomarché celebrates 30th anniversary

To celebrate 30 years in business Bricomarché is treating itself to a new visual identity, implementing a new version of its sales concept …

The Top 20 in Europe and North America

A low-cost promotion

Retailers in the United States seeking a successful yet inexpensive promotional idea are finding that staging a special event called “Ladies’ Night” is very …

A new name in Italy

"Jo-ho" is the name of a new DIY retail channel in Italy positioned in the segment of stores up to 2 500 m² in size. The concept is orientated towards the …

Modern retailing in developing countries

Ace Hardware, a dealer-owned organisation and hardware wholesaler, has significantly broadened the scope of its activities. Not only does …

Sales slowdown

Although the French DIY market is unable to escape the general sense of frustration, it has not suffered a dramatic collapse, unlike other sectors of the economy. …