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Home, sweet home
The fact that this issue of DIY International is coming out under the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic will surprise no one. There are only a few articles...View comment...Regional reports
Restart of the garden segment
Italy was one of the countries in Europe most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. We asked the association of manufacturers Made4DIY for an View article...
A clear line
The greenhouse builder Rabensteiner has erected a garden centre for Floricoltura Brambilla in Vimercate which conveys the character of the View article...
Hardware stores, a public service
In Italy, where traditional distribution represents 65 to 70 per cent of the hardware and DIY market, the lockdown has helped to confirm the View article...
DIY store density with north-south divide
Italy is economically characterised by extremes. That is also true of the DIY industry. The economically strong regions of Italy are located in the View article...
DIY and gardening fever
Italy was the worst-hit country in Europe during the first coronavirus wave. Our Italian colleague Giulia Arrigoni reports on the impact of Covid-19 View article...
A Dutch brand
The international tool brand Batavia bears its name with pride. It is the historical name of the Netherlands, although "Batavians" were later View article...
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European study
Floorings are a woman’s business
At least when it comes to purchasing decisions. When it comes to the place of purchase, DIY and hardware stores are right at the front. That is according to a new study which the EPLF and MMFA have carried out together for the first time View article...
Regional report
Africa - Cashbuild
Cashbuild concentrates on the basics
With its targeted assortment policy and investments in its store portfolio, the South African home improvement chain is one of the country’s top 10 listed companies View article...
Events
International Hardware Fair
The DIY Boulevard is getting longer
At the International Hardware Fair, around 2 800 exhibitors from over 55 countries present themselves. Interest in the home improvement industry has grown significantly View article...