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So much is new
At the moment it's hard to keep up with reporting on all the new floor space concepts, formats and pilot stores which are being launched in the trade. But...View comment...
Wall design - Meffert AG Farbwerke
Following German standards
Paints, plasters, varnishes and more: the manufacturer Meffert AG Farbwerke is a family-run company with short decision-making routes ... View article...
Wall design - Euromonitor International
Ripe for disruption
Are direct-to-consumer brands painting DIY retailers into a corner? Erika Sirimanne from Euromonitor International analyses the European paint and wall... View article...Regional reports
Good prospects again
Brunei’s economy has had a few difficult years behind it. That also affects sectors relevant to home improvement
Untapped opportunities
China’s housing market is not developing as desired, and the country continues to have no do-it-yourself culture. Companies such as Alibaba and View article...
Change the mindset
Brunei’s home improvement industry is proving to be resilient in the economically difficult environment. However it is more a do-it-for-me market. View article...
Asean expansion
Malaysian company Mr. DIY has crafted quite a narrative in the last three years with its rapid growth around South East Asia, offline as well as View article...
The Irish number 1
Woodie’s DIY has emerged stronger from the transformation programme that the Grafton Group implemented in the traditional Irish company
One top dog and many stores
On the Irish DIY and hardware market, not only chains with more or less big boxes are active, but also several cooperatives of independent hardware View article...
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New concepts - Leroy Merlin
What a show
Leroy Merlin tests its showroom concept in Portugal. It is based on brands, inspiration and, above all, on full, competent advice View article...
Suppliers
Wall design - Meffert AG Farbwerke
Following German standards
Paints, plasters, varnishes and more: the manufacturer Meffert AG Farbwerke is a family-run company with short decision-making routes View article...
Regional report
Nordic countries - Overview
Inhomogeneous unit in the north of Europe
The Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden differ in their macroeconomic conditions and, not least, in the structure of their home improvement markets View article...
Events
Asia-Pacific Sourcing
Biggest edition ever
Exhibitor numbers are set to rise once more at the Asia-Pacific Sourcing taking place from 25 to 27 February. At the same time and directly adjacent, the IAW show will be staged in Cologne again View article...