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Upheaval in Ireland
Upheaval in Ireland

The opening of the first B&Q in the Republic of Ireland seems to be stirring up the small but fast-growing Irish DIY market

Distribution30. July 2002
First neighbourhood-concept store
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First neighbourhood-concept store

The beginning of April saw Home Depot open its first neighbourhood-concept store in Brooklyn, New York. Further locations are to follow

Distribution30. July 2002
Focus Wickes to go public
DIY International
Focus Wickes to go public

The scheduled flotation of the UK’s second largest group should have a positive effect on future expansion

Distribution30. July 2002
Three competitors in Denmark
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Three competitors in Denmark

Ditas, Dendek and Danske Trælast are three big groups that control the building materials branch in Denmark, both the professional and the DIY segments

Distribution30. July 2002
New major player in Denmark
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New major player in Denmark

Ditas and Dendek have merged. The competition authority has approved the amalgamation of the two companies, due to become the dominant group in the …

Distribution30. July 2002
Briko Dépôt makeover
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Briko Dépôt makeover

The two Briko Dépôt directors Guy Marc Beaude and Jordi Juanos shopped around within Europe and in the United States with the aim of developing a new and …

Distribution29. July 2002
UK: The conservatory market
UK: The conservatory market

Sales of conservatories have increased substantially over the last five years and represent the best performing sector of any major consumer durable. …

Distribution25. July 2002
Austria: The DIY market in 2001
Austria: The DIY market in 2001

The DIY marketTurnover in million €Change in per cent19971 67119981 83910.019991 8973.220001 9261.520012 0305.3Source: Baumax/RegioplanMarket …

Distribution9. July 2002
France: The five biggest garden centre operators in 2001
France: The five biggest garden centre operators in 2001

Number of storesSales area in 1 000 m²Turnover in € mio.Tripode Sémaphor212758471Jardiland83445335.4No brand21Vive le …

Distribution5. July 2002
France: proportion of sales attributable to the product categories  in DIY Superstores in 2001
France: proportion of sales attributable to the product categories  in DIY Superstores in 2001

In the year 2001 French DIY retailers made 13.8 per cent of their sales on average in…

Distribution27. June 2002
Branding strategies – the “Dulux Dog” phenomen
Branding strategies – the “Dulux Dog” phenomen

“Germany showing more interest in colour” – under this title Edward Appleton, managing director of the market…

Distribution25. June 2002
Taiwan: DIY companies in 2001
Taiwan: DIY companies in 2001

Number of storesTurnover in € mioB&Q12221,83Homax423,52Homebox316,68Source: B&Q

Distribution25. June 2002
Germany showing more interest in colour
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Germany showing more interest in colour

Painting your own home is a key DIY activity – nowhere more so than in the UK. The German market can learn a lot from the UK situation

Distribution25. June 2002
Expectation of slightly increased turnover
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Expectation of slightly increased turnover

Danish consumers are prepared to spend more money and are still set on improving their homes

Distribution24. June 2002
France: The top five DIY companies in 2001
France: The top five DIY companies in 2001

Number of storesSales area in 1 000 m²Turnover in € mio.Castorama1623 200Castorama1159802 500Brico Dépôt472104 600Leroy Merlin802 …

Distribution18. June 2002
How are French DIY retailers developing?
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Mr. DIY sets up in South Africa
DIY InternationalBlazing new trails
Mr. DIY sets up in South Africa

The Malaysian retail chain is preparing its market entry on the African continent. Mr. DIY chief …

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Now a Benelux player
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
 IPM Essen
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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Distribution24. April 2025
Brand times five
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Brand times five

The Belgian DIY market leader Brico uses five size concepts, from city stores to DIY project stores…

Distribution24. April 2025
It’s complicated
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It’s complicated

Three languages, three regions, high regulatory density: the Belgian market is considered …

Distribution24. April 2025