Big and different

Brazil differs from its neighbours not only in terms of language. The DIY market is growing, but no longer so rapidly

Key players from the country nextdoor

Argentina’s home improvement and garden market is dominated by two Chilean chains, Easy and Sodimac

In Chilean hands

DIY retailing in Chile is dominated by the Sodimac stores of the Falabella Group. The biggest rivals are home-grown, too

Nothing lasts to eternity

Not even a big box. Rome provided the venue where high-powered representatives of the DIY industry prepared themselves for a not entirely voluntary …

Country charm

Tractor Supply, with its concentrated range of products, is in competition with the big chains and small hardware stores.

Bleak outlook for UK retailers

The country’s retail scene is suffering from a difficult economic environment. Bad weather has now further exacerbated the situation for the DIY …

The power of synergy

Eurobuy wants to reposition itself – and is open to new partners, especially from Germany

The background story

In addition to the classic do-it-yourself side, the home improvement market also includes a do-it-for-me element. A new survey records the activities of the …

Bye-bye, big box

Europe: Sales 2012 and first quarter 2013

European Home Centres: Like for like sales 2012 and first quarter 2013 – EDRA assessment

A giant regains its momentum

A quick statistical look at more than two dozen facts about the world's largest home center chain as of its 2012 year

“We are the benchmark”

Self is countering the current situation in Italy by means of reworking product assortments, opening up to the trade market and adding a new marketing format…

Russia among the top five

The total volume of the Russian DIY retail trade is now estimated at € 22.5 bn

Unusual tools

What began as a single unit is now a multi-national business comprised of more than 400 retail stores throughout the United States, as well as being a mail order and …