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Bricorama in Benelux under the Gamma flag

The French operators have brought their 23 Brico-rama outlets under the Gamma umbrella as a way of preserving their interests in the Belgian market

Distribution20. November 2002

B&Q’s Asian dawn

Europe’s leading DIY retailer has ambitious goals: it is now beginning an unparalleled policy of expansion in China, Taiwan and Korea

Distribution20. November 2002

Hornbach has made history

Hornbach, the family-run company that is listed on the stock exchange, is celebrating its 125th anniversary and looking back over a multi-faceted history

Distribution19. November 2002

UK: Quarterly retail spending, 2000-2002

Retail spending (£bn)Year-on year growth rates2000 Q12.8312000 Q23.4722000 Q32.8442000 Q42.880Total12.0272001 Q12.9423.92001 Q23.8069.6200…

Distribution18. November 2002

Growth in France

The year 2001 was a particularly successful one for the DIY multiples

Distribution14. November 2002

Giant in Canada

Canadian Tire is positioned halfway between discounters and specialist stores. Its closest competitor is the Canadian division of Home Depot

Distribution14. November 2002

Taking action

Austria’s DIY stores have managed to improve the position they occupy in their customers’ favour

Distribution13. November 2002

Growth market Poland

The prospects for DIY superstores in Poland continue promising, despite the fact that competition is becoming tougher

Distribution13. November 2002

New format targets women

With same-store sales recording only a 1 per cent gain in the 2nd quarter of 2002, Home Depot is now intensifying its efforts to find new ways to grow.

Distribution11. November 2002

The global road to local success

Graham Fairbank, Head of Corporate Communication of Kingfisher, about opportunities and challenges on the international DIY market. Here on …

Distribution4. November 2002

Home Depot opens new sourcing offices in China

The Home Depot will be opening two sourcing offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen. The company has said it intends to grow its imports to …

Distribution26. October 2002

Competing in a crowded market

Indianapolis, Indiana, and surrounding suburbs is one of the first metro markets in which the nation’s three largest home center chains are c…

Distribution24. October 2002

Investment and expansion

Bauprofi Quester, the Austrian family-run concern, is investing in the expansion of its franchise system as well as employee and site development

Distribution22. October 2002

DIY pioneer in India

The opening of Arcus, the first western-style DIY store, marks the beginning of a new era in the sale of building materials and DIY products in India

Distribution22. October 2002

Mr. Bricolage catches up

The merger with the Tabur Group means Mr. Bricolage has moved up to third position in the French DIY market

Distribution21. October 2002

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From curiosity and relationship issues to Formula 1 and private labels to AI and marketplaces: The …

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All Fields

Now a Benelux player

Belgian service provider All Fields works for manufacturers and retailers in the DIY sector. Two …

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Plant Power at IPM Express

This year, IPM Essen will be offering new formats on the subject of plants. In addition, the hall …

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Building a culture of agility and speed

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Distribution11. July 2025

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Next stop: construction boom

The store tour of the summit in Lisbon took in DIY stores and formats with a strong professional …

Distribution11. July 2025

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Taking action

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The global road to local success

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Competing in a crowded market

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DIY pioneer in India

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