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Kingfisher: Sales figures

41 per cent are generated outside the UK

Distribution4. March 2004

New concept for Italy

Obi has expanded the product range at its Sesto Fiorentio outlet and applied new presentation solutions as well

Distribution25. February 2004

Uninterrupted growth

The DIY and garden market is set to remain the most strongly growing sector of the retail industry in the United Kingdom over the next five years

Distribution25. February 2004

Trend reversal in Britain

Minimalist European design themes are being increasingly driven out by a resurgence of traditional British décor. This is according

Distribution25. February 2004

Benetton at Bauhaus

Tiles and Benetton: at a first glance they do not seem to go together particularly well, since the Italian company always

Distribution25. February 2004

Back to basics for Castorama

Following the 2003 summer break Castorama opened three new outlets. Manifested here is a certain reversion to the company’s origins in the …

Distribution25. February 2004

Bargain-hunters behind growth?

The large-scale discounting campaigns of the past year have contributed to the positive sales trend in the German DIY market. Margins are however down

Distribution25. February 2004

Uncoupled from the economic cycle

Last year the DIY superstores in Germany recorded an increase of three per cent in their sales figures. The controversial discounting campaigns …

Distribution24. February 2004

An increase of 35 per cent

About 32 per cent of Rautakesko’s net sales in 2003 came from foreign countries

Distribution5. February 2004

Hardware and builders’ suppliers market in Finland, Sweden and the Baltic countries

The total hardware and builders’ supplies market is expected to grow

Distribution4. February 2004

Wickes presents new store format

The new Wickes Extra format features a considerably expanded retail area and a broader product offer, which is expected to include live plants

Distribution30. January 2004

Renewal plan for Focus

The key elements of the Focus group’s new strategy are the introduction of category management and an increasing use of techology

Distribution27. January 2004

Competition charac-terised by price wars

Domination of retailing by the three leading players continues to be the main feature of the British DIY market. Pricing is becoming …

Distribution27. January 2004

Shrinkage down in retail sector

The European retail sector reports a decline in inventory discrepancies, according to the European Theft Barometer published by the UK Centre of …

Distribution26. January 2004

Full use of all potential capabilities

A project that has been implemented by Maxbo in Norway shows exactly what potential capabilities can be utilised through application of the …

Distribution26. January 2004

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Distribution16. October 2025

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Distribution14. October 2025

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