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The merger between Mr. Bricolage and Tabur

The effects of the acquisition and the group’s future strategy were presented at a mixed general meeting. DIYglobal plus documents the presentation

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Europe: The western european builders merchants market 2001

The market in the EU is estimated to be worth around € 110 billion, with the key markets illustrated in the table …

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France: DIY multiples – per cent change of sales

Per cent change compared with the same month of the previous yearJuly 20011,3Augus 20014,6September 20012,0October 20013…

Distribution23. September 2002

Wave of expansion in central Europe

The signs on the DIY market continue to point to expansion in the transition countries of Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary. Store …

Distribution26. August 2002

A new generation

With its new SFS-incanto system of hinges SFS Stadler AG is breaking through traditional fastening system structures

Distribution20. August 2002

Wöschnau Do It: total makeover and extension

The Do It superstore in Wöschnau, inaugurated 18 years ago and definitely showing its age, reopened in mid-March after renovations and …

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Troublesome lobby

Migros cannot start up its OBI stores as speedily as was originally intended. Lobbyists are very influential in Switzerland

Distribution20. August 2002

Demand for high quality

In the following contribution Claude Lewin, chief executive of Jumbo-Markt AG, describes the special features of the Swiss DIY market and clarifies the aims…

Distribution19. August 2002

Foretaste of changes to come

Up to now four DIY multiples have been operating in Switzerland. All of them Swiss. However, the indigenous groups are no longer among themselves: …

Distribution19. August 2002

France as a DIY nation

Do-it-yourself activities developed at an explosive rate in France between 1969 and 1999. This is the conclusion reached by a representative market survey …

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Expansion of international presence

Ace Hardware, now America’s largest hardware wholesaler, is continuing to pursue its goal of international expansion

Distribution8. August 2002

B&Q claims success with Dublin store

Despite major opposition, B&Q has finally entered the Irish DIY market – a move anticipated by observers for at least the past …

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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

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