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International members ensure sales increase
International members ensure sales increase

The 3e Group concluded its latest financial year with a sales figure up by around 2.5 per cent to € 488 mio

Distribution24. May 2006
Shopping centre boom in eastern Europe
Shopping centre boom in eastern Europe

A current study by the IfG (Institut für Gewerbezentren) of Starnberg, Germany, reveals that the development of shopping centres in the Czech…

Distribution16. May 2006
Battle for survival
Battle for survival

A new development is becoming apparent in the US home improvement market: the big are getting bigger and the smarter small ones are surviving

Distribution15. May 2006
Bricorama under pricing barrage
Bricorama under pricing barrage

The French DIY retailer has not been able to escape the current tendency towards low prices. It is now demanding higher discounts from suppliers, …

Distribution15. May 2006
Baumax supports energy savings
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Baumax supports energy savings

The Austrian market leader is lending support to the “Saving energy saves money” initiative

Distribution15. May 2006
Kingfisher opens first store in Russia
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Kingfisher opens first store in Russia

Russia’s first Castorama store opened for business in Samara this February. Further outlets are being planned for this year as well

Distribution15. May 2006
Radical changes at Home Depot
Radical changes at Home Depot

Home Depot has undergone enormous changes since Bob Nardelli became CEO. He took over the leadership in 2000, after a successful career with General …

Distribution15. May 2006
Slicing up the market
Slicing up the market

Bob Vereen, DIY in Europe, USAFor decades there have been predictions in the USA of the demise of independent dealers in the hardware and DIY industry, yet …

Distribution15. May 2006
German window market: Renovations creating growth
German window market: Renovations creating growth

After almost halving in the past five years, the German window market can finally see a glimmer of hope on the horizon, according …

Distribution10. May 2006
Growth for Europe's markets
Growth for Europe's markets

In all eleven of the countries investigated by Observateur Cetelem, the DIY markets experienced growth in 2005

Distribution3. May 2006
Growth for German DIY retailers only abroad
Growth for German DIY retailers only abroad

The sales of Obi, Praktiker and Co. are continuing to grow, though not primarily in Germany but beyond its borders. Altogether the …

Distribution19. April 2006
German DIY retailers in 2005: ranking by sales
German DIY retailers in 2005: ranking by sales

The 20 largest German DIY retailers achieved gross sales totalling € 24.4 bn in 2005

Distribution19. April 2006
84 Lumber hits 50 and keeps growing
84 Lumber hits 50 and keeps growing

It isn’t pretty, it isn’t air-conditioned or warmly heated in winter, and it isn’t in high traffic locations, but 84 Lumber …

Distribution13. April 2006
DIY retailing in Europe
DIY retailing in Europe

Ten key facts from Mintel's latest market survey on the DIY market in 19 countries of Europe

Distribution2. March 2006
A report on the world DIY market
A report on the world DIY market

The world DIY market achieved gross sales of € 395.5 bn in 2004, according to the latest World DIY Report compiled by Fediyma

Distribution28. February 2006
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Cautious French

French DIY stores recently saw a 4.3 percent drop in sales – and thus proved to be quite resilient…

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Out of the silo mentality
Storch-Ciret
Out of the silo mentality

Sustainability is multifaceted. This is all the more true at the Storch-Ciret Group when you …

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Plant Power at IPM Express
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Plant Power at IPM Express

This year, IPM Essen will be offering new formats on the subject of plants. In addition, the hall …

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