Decidedly Swiss: the new Jumbo store near Bern

In its new store near Bern the Jumbo chain demonstrates how it intends to stand out against the competition, especially from …

Variations on peat

Mikskaar has been in the substrate business for nearly 20 years. The family-owned company is one of the biggest suppliers in Estonia

Eco-friendly and successful

The timber building industry in Estonia puts every effort into combining economic success with environmentally-friendly production methods

Estonian Woodhouse Association

The timber industry in Estonia constitutes around one-fifth of the manufacturing sector in this Baltic state. Germany is its second most important …

European paragons

In the aftermath of the financial crisis the economic data from the three Baltic States are signalling a positive environment for these quite differently …

The LED revolution

The retail sector expects energy prices to rise in the coming years. The state is seen as the main inflationary force here. Savings are to be achieved for the …

Sales on the rise worldwide

The current World DIY Report from FEDIYMA establishes a volume of € 391.7 bn for the year 2011

The full Obi – all or nothing

Company boss Sergio Giroldi wants to put corporate structures into practice. He is meeting with opposition from some franchisees

Concentration on timber

Norvik Timber Industries has developed into one of Latvia’s leading exporters of timber. The group is involved in all stages of the supply chain

Decidedly Swiss

In its new store near Bern the Jumbo chain demonstrates how it intends to stand out against the competition, especially from neighbouring Germany

Enough to do in 2013

Data from the US market

The performance of the three types of retailers comprising the hardlines industry/hardware stores, home centers and consumer-oriented lumber/building …

Bricostore's third Croatian store

The third Croatian store of French retailer Bricostore, which is located in Zagreb, provides proof of the company’s understanding of merchandise …

Nova Linia's new concept

Nova Linia has begun to convert its DIY stores in Ukraine to a new format. Decorative products are playing a greater role than previously