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The empires strike back
"They were once the ones that emerged as a new, disruptive retail format, calling traditional retail structures into question. The DIY retailers have...View comment...
Paint - Major European markets
Common suffering
In the major markets of Europe – Germany, France and Great Britain – sales in coating agents are declining ... View article...
Coop Bau + Hobby
An upmarket ambience
It’s called upgrading: in its extended and modernised store in Sissach, Coop Bau + Hobby is trialling the new concepts with which the Swiss market leader... View article...Garden
Green alone is not enough
Fresh fruit, vegetables and meat are attracting additional customers: Thermoflor has implemented a new entrance concept with food hall for the View article...
Autumn cut with an eBike
And lawnmower with vacuum cleaner technology: Bosch uses its know-how from other company divisions for its garden equipment
Nordic focus country
Thorsten Schwenecke, Brand Marketing Manager Europe at Char-Broil, explains why Denmark is so important for the grill provider
Shifts in the European market
The demand for flowers and plants is growing. The industry is coping with challenges such as Brexit and the Russian crisis while opening up new View article...
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Dähne Verlag
Relatively quiet
There were no massive surprises in the home improvement business in Germany in 2017. However, the top 20 retailers increased their sales at home and abroad by more than two per cent, according to Dähne Verlag View article...
Suppliers
Batavia
Look back with a smile
Ten years ago, Henk van Ommen founded the Dutch tool provider Batavia. In DIY International he takes stock on its special anniversary View article...
Regional report
USA - DIY Retailers
Not just orange and blue
The US market is more than Home Depot and Lowe’s. A glance at the reference work DIY Retailers worldwide reveals a colourful variety View article...
6th Global DIY Summit 2018
Einhell
Einhell at the Global DIY Summit
Alongside 1 100 representatives from 50 countries, Einhell Germany AG appeared at the annual international Global DIY Summit in Barcelona as a platinu View article...