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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 Electric

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
Floorspace still growing
Floorspace still growing

Germany’s DIY retailers expanded their combined retail floorspace in the home country by 430 000 m² in 2005

Distribution27. February 2006
Building materials debut
Building materials debut

Kingfisher intends to cover the trade segment in the United Kingdom with its new “Trade Depot” format

Distribution27. February 2006
A bucket full of sales
A bucket full of sales

For a number of years, American hardware and home center retailers have been conducting a certain type of sale that has proven very successful

Distribution22. February 2006
Weak financial year
Weak financial year

Kingfisher has announced sales up by 4.7 per cent for the 2005/06 financial year, but 2.2 per cent down in like-for-like terms

Distribution17. February 2006
Lighting for self-installation
Lighting for self-installation

Artilux has specialised in the manufacture of large quantities of lighting products at internationally competitive prices. Its biggest customer is …

Distribution6. February 2006
One contact, many suppliers
One contact, many suppliers

The Swedish Trade Council has initiated the Sweblit.com project with the aim of reaching European DIY retailers and builders’ merchants

Distribution6. February 2006
How are French DIY retailers developing?
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Deep insights, facts & figures
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DIY Buyers' Guide
DIY Buyers' Guide
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This is an indispensable aid to assortment design in DIY stores and specialist stores with home improvement and garden departments.

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The joy of being in this industry
Edra/Ghin
The joy of being in this industry

In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

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Drill-free mounting
Siro
Drill-free mounting

At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

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Top DIY stores close gardening sections
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Top DIY stores close gardening sections

While the total gardening sales area in Germany grew in 2024, the top DIY store operators saw a …

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In a very personal interview, John Herbert looks back on 70 years in retail and two decades at the …

Distribution2. March 2026
Thank you, John
Thank you, John

John Herbert, general secretary of Edra/Ghin, has announced his retirement and had a long …

Distribution2. March 2026
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At this year‘s International Hardware Fair, Siro is presenting its adhesive- and drill-free …

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