The year 2001 was not a rosy one for Germany’s DIY sector. The BHB has calculated that the sales increase will be a mere 0.3 per cent. No all-clear has been given for this current year either
East European Eldorado for expansionists
The competitive situation in central and eastern Europe is intensifying as internationally active DIY multiples from countries of the west …
Austria: The market for windows
The overall market for windows in Austria went down by 0.6 % by volume in the year 2000, although the individual product groups developed in very …
Europe: The house paint market
In the medium term the European market for interior and exterior paints will no longer grow so quickly as it has done in past years, despite new …
UK: DIY multiples market 1995 - 2005
The UK DIY multiples market has grown rapidly over the last decade to reach over £5.7 billion at retail prices in 2001.
Netherlands: DIY profits from economic boom
Nothing but news of positive developments has been coming from the Netherlands over recent years, which ties in with the current phase …
China: Gigantic market with a future
DIY groups have opened their first branches, making good use of the time during which the Chinese market has been opening up step by step to …
The UK DIY multiples market 2001
The UK DIY multiples market has grown rapidly over the last decade to reach over £5.7 billion at retail prices in 2001