Some of America’s best internet retailers

The American companies introduced here belong to the "top 50" internet retailers in the United States. Their websites could prove …

Europe: The markets are growing

The signs in the majority of the eleven DIY markets surveyed by Observateur Cetelem point to growth

Record year for Swiss window market

After making relatively sluggish progress over recent years, the Swiss window market achieved growth of 3.7 per cent in terms of volume for the …

Power hand tools manufacturing in China

A report from Global Sources indicates that nearly 90 per cent of mainland China’s power hand tool manufacturers are preparing for an …

More stores for Germany’s Top 30

The total number of DIY stores belonging to the 30 biggest German DIY retail companies at home and abroad saw an overall increase amounting …

Successful financial year

Kingfisher ended the 2004/05 financial year with sales growth of 8.7 per cent

Growth of the market in Australia

The Australian hardware and building supplies market has seen growth of around two per cent, according to a study undertaken by the management …

Diversification ensures growth

A recent report from Verdict comes to the conclusion that extending their range of products over and above the core DIY market holds the promise of …

Home Depot in Manhattan

Home Depot, which has more than 1 800 stores in the US, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico, now also operates two outlets in densely populated Manhattan

New market approach for Knauber

The German DIY retailer Knauber has premiered its new market philosophy at the company’s location at Pulheim near Cologne

DIY stores and the fun factor

Sylvia Herzog, DIY in Europe, GermanyThe days of the traditional DIY store are over. Though it is still possible to sight men in boiler suits in such …

Growth of the market in Australia

The Australian hardware and building supplies market has seen growth of around two per cent, according to a study undertaken by the management …

Germany: The garden tools market in 2004

GfK monitors the market for garden tools in three segments: powered garden tools, hand tools and watering products

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