Distribution

Home Depot and the Chinese market

China is the next international target for Home Depot’s expansion. The company has bought Home Way, with which it has had a relationship since it was founded in 1995

Distribution8. January 2007

Market launch in Romania

Austrian market leader Baumax has started up in this new EU member country by opening two new DIY superstores at once. The goal is price and market …

Distribution8. January 2007

The Danish market – heavenly harmony?

Troels R. Klausen, DIY in Europe, DenmarkYou might well think so, in view of the positive figures. Whether figures for the sector or for…

Distribution5. January 2007

Growth for Obi, especially abroad

Parent company Tengelmann is talking about a record result for Obi in the 2005/2006 financial year (to 30 April 2006)

Distribution27. November 2006

Between contentment and fear of the future

Metro Group publishes first pan-European study on private consumption

Distribution16. November 2006

The “Celtic Tiger” moves ahead

The Irish DIY market continues to grow at a vigorous rate. The strong economy forms a firm base for committed DIY retailers, offering further …

Distribution7. November 2006

Tough conditions

Trading conditions continue to be difficult for DIY retailers in Britain. A variety of other factors have combined to worsen the already existing fact of market …

Distribution7. November 2006

Will Sears survive?

Some observers are of the opinion that the very existence of America's largest and most successful retailer is in jeopardy

Distribution7. November 2006

Problematic consumer debt

Andrew Ross, DIY in Europe UKThere are reasons for cautious optimism about the future course of the DIY market in the United Kingdom. It has undoubtedly …

Distribution7. November 2006

B&Q launches solar panels and wind turbines

Early October will see B&Q take its environmental commitment a step further with the launch of solar panels, wind turbines, …

Distribution5. October 2006

Competition in another form

Hardware and DIY retailers in the USA are now offering one-dollar merchandise in order to improve store traffic and sales

Distribution21. September 2006

Growth for garden tools

In 2005 the European market for electric garden tools experienced growth in both volume and value, as ascertained by Bosch Research

Distribution13. September 2006

Recovering window market in eastern Europe

Since 2004 the window market in eastern Europe has begun to recover. The latest study by the Interconnection Consulting Group reveals …

Distribution5. September 2006

Looking good on the internet

It makes sense to have a website, even for smaller retailers (single units or chains). The following article suggests what must be taken into …

Distribution31. August 2006

Growth resulting from new stores

Although the French DIY market is reporting sales growth of 4.4 per cent for 2005, this increase was generated solely by new openings of …

Distribution29. August 2006

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