News | The year 2019
BackMore closures than openings in Spain
In Spain there were more closures than new openings of DIY stores in the past year. Under the heading "A thankless year for the DIY store", the online service Ferretería y Bricolage listed 27 closures which only 15 new stores are up against.
- Madrid affected Snowstorm forces several DIY stores in Spain to close
- Adeo Heads of Leroy Merlin in Spain and Brazil swap places
- AFEB association Spanish manufacturers strongly affected by the crisis
- AFEB Triple-digit growth in online retailing in Spain
- Criticism from the DIY industry Supermarkets in Spain are allowed to sell DIY and garden products
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DIY International 4/2020

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