Reorientation in Benelux

Bricorama, the French DIY multiple chain, will in future be operating its DIY superstores in Belgium and the Netherlands under the Gamma and Karwei logos r…

What drives the DIY market?

In the United Kingdom, DIY is chic, competitive, glamourous almost

More than just paint

The Swedish franchise operation Färgtema concentrates on the sale of interior decoration products and is particularly concerned to offer professional advice to…

Netherlands: The DIY market 2002

In the year 2002 the DIY retail trade in the Netherlands recorded overall sales of 4.067 bn euro, or 3.2 per cent more than in 2001, according to a…

Optimised appearance and more service

Hagebau is preparing a new look for its stores in order to increase their efficiency and space productivity

Hornbach introduces new format

The opening of Lafiora saw Hornbach launch a new-style garden and pet centre. The positive sales figures achieved by the German garden market have …

Quality of life in one's own home

Altered perspective through Customer Monitor

Analysing the Customer Monitor has brought surprising results for the Zeus partners in Luxembourg

Growth of demand for windows

Overall building activity in Poland, Hungary and Slovenia is showing an upward trend. The window markets are also profiting from this situation

Certified timber in DIY stores

DIY groups have made a commitment to the environment. They offer timber with the FSC seal, a logo which they utilise as an efficient marketing …

On its way to the top

US cooperative Ace Hardware aims to become the world’s largest wholesaler and overtake current number one TruServ

Customers expect competent advice

Hagebau Austria has test shoppers visit its stores on a regular basis in order to be in a position to offer customers the best possible advice and…

Showing the goods in a new light

Hellweg has developed a new presentational concept for furnishing and décor that is designed to help customers find products matching their …

Repositioning of Focus

Having grown frenetically over recent years, the British Focus group has for the first time implemented a ware-house concept and is now eying up Europe as …