News | Second quarter
BackSwiss DIY stores grow in double-digit figures
In the DIY trade in Switzerland, the positive swings of the sales curve in the first half of the year were somewhat less drastic than in Germany and Austria. The DIY stores increased their sales compared to the same period last year by 3.5 per cent, like-for-like 3.6 per cent to CHF 1.82 bn (EUR 1.69 bn). Just like their neighbours however, there were unusually high gains in the second quarter, namely an overall increase of 14.4 per cent and like-for-like of 14.3 per cent.
The product group other (+20.3 per cent) as well as construction elements (+15.4 per cent) recorded the strongest growth rates. Losses were made by the segments automotive (-13.3 per cent) and technology/office/entertainment (-10.9 per cent).
- DIY stores and garden centres The situation in Switzerland and in Austria
- Decision of the Federal Council Swiss DIY stores and garden centres to reopen from 27 April
- Swiss cooperative society Landi’s net earnings up by 5.5 per cent
- Up 15.8 per cent Strong quarter for the Swiss DIY trade
- “Garden, garden, garden” Waiting times in front of the reopening Swiss DIY stores
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