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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 competing head to head – Home Depot, Lowe’s and p…

Distribution24. 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

Italy: Manufacturers and products

Customised stairsNot only is it possible to vary the rise of Kompact, the Arkè brand’s patented staircase, but the tread and hand of …

Distribution15. October 2002

Italy: Self-assembly bathroom furniture

For several years now Inda has been offering the “Aquasanit by Inda” programme of bathroom furniture through DIY retail outlets. …

Distribution15. October 2002

Italy: Rapid-growth formula

The year 1995 saw the founding of the Italian DIY group Brico OK by six independent traders, and today it consists of 44 medium-sized DIY superstores …

Distribution15. October 2002

Small but powerful

The Italians channel 30 per cent of their total expenditure into a home of their own. It is the smaller DIY stores above all that profit from this tendency, and …

Distribution15. October 2002

Germany: Manufacturers and products

For ergonomic workingThe Master 600 workbench with quick-action clamping is one of the new products from Wolfcraft. The integrated height …

Distribution15. October 2002

Development of potential

Hailo is presenting a full range of products for collecting household waste at the Hardware Fair in Cologne. A seg-ment with great growth potential, …

Distribution15. October 2002

New discount concept

A new franchisor is entering the German DIY scene with the arrival of Fair Bau-Depot of Essen, which intends to make discounting acceptable in German DIY …

Distribution14. October 2002

Meagre times

Last year was anything but successful for the majority of German DIY multiples. However, despite everything there were more store openings than expected

Distribution14. October 2002

From DIY to home living store

Rath near Düsseldorf is where OBI is presenting its new concept, which shifts the emphasis more towards home living. Wermelskirchen has furniture …

Distribution9. October 2002

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 …

Distribution9. October 2002

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 …

Distribution1. October 2002

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

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The market has become challenging. But how can we encourage the industry to think innovatively and …

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Global campaign for perfect paint edges

Frogtape aims to strengthen its brand presence worldwide. One measure involves expanding and …

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

A new study shows: People want more escape from everyday life. This is where the garden trade can …

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The invention of Convergion

The market has become challenging. But how can we encourage the industry to think innovatively and …

Distribution17. June 2026

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„It‘s all about understanding customer needs“

There is a growing gap across the retail industry between what customers expect when they shop and …

Distribution17. June 2026

Four DIY stores, one specialist retailer and one garden centre

Store tour visiting six locations in Amsterdam

Four DIY stores, one specialist retailer – and, of course, a garden centre: Hornbach, Gamma, Karwei…

Distribution17. June 2026

Competing in a crowded market

Mr. Bricolage catches up

Italy: Manufacturers and products

Italy: Self-assembly bathroom furniture

Italy: Rapid-growth formula

Small but powerful

Germany: Manufacturers and products

Development of potential

New discount concept

Meagre times

From DIY to home living store

The merger between Mr. Bricolage and Tabur

Europe: The western european builders merchants market 2001

France: DIY multiples – per cent change of sales

Wave of expansion in central Europe

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